Veteran services at Seals Funeral Home Inc
Seals Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Fortville, IN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and parking facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $3,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, about 19 miles from Seals Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 779 funeral homes in Indiana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Seals Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Seals Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (317) 485-5144 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Seals Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Seals Funeral Home Inc is located at 122 West Staat Street in Fortville, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 485-5144. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Seals Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Seals Funeral Home Inc provides funeral service, pre-planning, grief support, send flowers, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Seals Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Seals Funeral Home Inc mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Seals Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Seals Funeral Home Inc apart
- The Seals Community Room is offered at no charge for use by various local organizations.
- The parking area features 40,000 brick pavers, a significant improvement laid by the former owner and his sons.
- Provides a complimentary year of daily grief support messages via email to assist families beyond the funeral services.
- Offers a detailed online pre-arrangement form, allowing individuals to plan their final wishes from the comfort of their home.
- Maintains a long history of continuous facility improvements and consistent ownership/association, spanning over 70 years.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Fortville Lions Club
- · Mt. Vernon Optimist Club
- · Fortville Christian Laymen Organization
- · Indianapolis Fire Department
- · Indianapolis Metropolitan Firefighters Union Local 416
- · Fortville Fire Department
- · Community Sharing
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.