Veteran services at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center in Indianapolis, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services offers specialized veteran services, including assistance with understanding burial benefits, eligibility for burial in a veteran’s cemetery, and military funeral honors. Their blog features articles on military funeral honors, and their newsletter provides insights into veteran benefits." On-site amenities include reception rooms and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,485 for basic burial and $1,921 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.8 stars across 25.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include televisions for memorial videos. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center: direct cremation from $1,921. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below the Indiana median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, approximately 12 miles from Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center holds a 4.8-star rating from 25 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Indiana has approximately 779 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,921. 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 Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center is located at 1202 South Lynhurst Drive in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 885-7585. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center offer veteran families?
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, receptions, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services offers specialized veteran services, including assistance with understanding burial benefits, eligibility for burial in a veteran’s cemetery, and military funeral honors. Their blog features articles on military funeral honors, and their newsletter provides insights into veteran benefits.
How do families rate Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center?
Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center holds a 4.8-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1897.
- On-site Greater South Side Crematory, established in 1993, ensures the deceased remains in their direct care.
- Active community involvement through campaigns for child safety and preventing drunk driving/drug use, recognized by local and national organizations.
- Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and military honors.
- Offers pet services for cremation and memorialization.
- Affiliated with Preferred Funeral Directors International, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, and Indiana Funeral Directors Association, with Paul St. Pierre serving on the board of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Preferred Funeral Directors International
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
- · Grief Recovery
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We had preplanned both my parents’ funerals several years ago with Singleton & St. Pierre a few years ago at the referral of our Elder Care attorney. With the passing of my mother last week, we sadly had to utilize their services. With retrieving of her body from our hospital in the middle of the night, (I believe Jonathan), they showed attention to detail and caring spirit. The next day, meeting with Raenada to update the prearranged plans, she was such a comfort. She did an excellent job helping us make decisions that had to be made then, and sleeping on decisions that could be made in a day or two. She and the staff really CARED, and it showed. I give them my Highest Recommendation. Thank you, team.”
“The staff at Singleton & St Pierre was compassionate, competent and helpful. We are especially thankful for Brad Klue, who guided us through the arrangements, provided cost and product options, coordinated transportation, burial with the cemetery and processing of the death certificate, officiated the service and served our family every step of the way. The facility was clean, in a convenient south-side location and very accommodating to family and guests.”
“I really appreciated the sincere and compassionate assistance at the time of my wife's passing. I felt fortunate in that the arrangements had been prepaid, but Singleton Herr followed through as they said they would and then some. Their honesty in the way the insurance was handled was appreciated in that we were not able to hold a traditional service, and there was a refund applied. Good people to do business with in a trying time.”
“22 years ago Singleton Funeral Home served my family with the celebration of life for my mother. And this just past week, we celebrated the long and impactful life of my father, Dave Bertram. Lori Sheeler (GM) and her staff blessed us with calmness and control over the entire process of putting together what came to be a near perfect celebration and tribute. I could not have managed this outcome without Lori's influence. THANK YOU, Lori (and staff) !”
“Angie was extremely helpful and kind. They don’t try to oversell and just pile things on. They’re very mindful of what you’re going through.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.