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 their own words: "Smits Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with VA benefits and organizing military tributes as part of the funeral service." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, and cemetery & crematory coordination. 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 on-site chapel. 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 Smits Funeral Home Crematory: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above 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 Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, approximately 33 miles from Smits Funeral Home Crematory. Smits Funeral Home Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Smits Funeral Home Crematory is among them.
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?
Smits Funeral Home provides specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with VA benefits and organizing military tributes as part of the funeral service.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Ethics Organization
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Protestant Reformed.
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.