Veteran services at Smits Funeral Home Crematory
Veteran families in Dyer, IN can turn to Smits Funeral Home Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, and cemetery & crematory coordination. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Smits Funeral Home Crematory: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above 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 33 miles from Smits Funeral Home Crematory. 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 Smits Funeral Home Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Smits Funeral Home Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smits Funeral Home Crematory is located at 2121 Pleasant Springs Ln. in Dyer, IN. You can reach the home at (219) 322-7300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smits Funeral Home Crematory offer veteran families?
Smits Funeral Home Crematory provides veteran services, cremation services, pre-planning services, grief support, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smits Funeral Home Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smits Funeral Home Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Smits Funeral Home Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Smits Funeral Home Crematory apart
- Family-owned business with a focus on personal interest and integrity.
- Offers a detailed 'Crescent Cremation Urn Catalog' for personalized urn selection.
- Provides specific guidance on 'Children and Grief' tailored to different age groups (2-7, 7-12, teens).
- Transparent pricing with detailed funeral and cremation packages listed on their website.
- Offers a 'Traditional One Day Funeral Service Package' which includes same-day visitation and service, providing a streamlined option.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Ethics Organization
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Protestant Reformed.
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.