Veteran services at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home
Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, located in Monticello, IN, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,675 for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and columbarium.
Published pricing at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Danville National Cemetery in IL, about 61 miles from Springer-Voorhis-Draper 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 Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,370. 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 Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home is located at 202 South Illinois Street in Monticello, IN. You can reach the home at (574) 583-5777. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home provides cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, personalization services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Methodist, Independent Bible Church families, among others.
What sets Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous service, with business records maintained since 1892.
- On-site columbarium for permanent memorialization of cremated remains.
- Extensive grief resources, including specific guidance for children experiencing grief and a 365-day email grief support program.
- Emphasis on personalization, offering integration of photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature into services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Methodist, Independent Bible Church.
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.