Veteran services at Sheets Funeral Home
Sheets Funeral Home serves veteran families in Lowell, IN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,835 for basic burial and $2,025 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial enclosures, memorial service, veterans services, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Sheets Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below the Indiana median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 37 miles from Sheets Funeral Home. 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
What does a funeral at Sheets Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,025. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Sheets Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sheets Funeral Home is located at 604 East Commercial Ave. in Lowell, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 696-0921. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sheets Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sheets Funeral Home provides cremation, pre-planning, grief support, monuments, burial enclosures, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sheets Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sheets Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sheets Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Sheets Funeral Home apart
- Five generations of family ownership and operation since 1905.
- Offers a wide range of merchandise including caskets, urns, vaults, keepsakes, and jewelry.
- Specialized veteran services, including assistance with military honors, headstones, and burial flags.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including external links and daily email messages.
- Direct monument sales and customization services available on-site.
- Available for immediate need 24/7, 365 days a year.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Enclosures
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, Non-denominational. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Sheets Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.