Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Jefferson St.

Veteran services at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Jefferson St.

For veterans in Kokomo, IN, Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Jefferson St. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,075 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, crematory, pet cremation services, veterans overview, and veterans headstones. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapels and pet cremation scattering garden.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Marion National Cemetery in IN, about 26 miles from Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Jefferson St.. 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 sets Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Jefferson St. apart

• Operates Howard County's first crematory, S & S Crematory Services, established in 2010, ensuring loved ones remain in their care for cremation.
• Provides on-site pet cremation services through Paws @ Rest, which began in 2005, including a dedicated scattering garden established in 2011.
• Offers webcasting and video recording services for funerals, allowing remote participation for family and friends.
• Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email to families.
• Maintains a multi-generational family business legacy in Howard County since 1890.
• Features a therapy dog, Finnegan Moreau Stout, as part of their staff.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian. 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.