Veteran services at Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in New Castle, IN can turn to Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Sproles Family Funeral Home offers comprehensive veteran services, including completing applications for all veterans' benefits (Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificate, veteran memorial marker/headstone), coordinating existing paid pre-plan funding benefits, and assisting with necessary documentation for honors. They coordinate with national or state veterans' cemeteries and provide professional services of a Funeral Director and support staff, transfer of the deceased, professional care, cremation services, use of mortuary facilities for visitation or gathering, funeral/memorial ceremonies, use of automotive equipment, and an online interactive memorial website. Eligibility requires an honorable discharge from active duty or the Selected Reserve, or discharge due to a service-incurred disability." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,795 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Local families rate the firm 5.0 stars across 38 Google reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, traditional burial, and memorial service. 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 Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,785. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 42 miles from Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc.. Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating from 38 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. Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,785. 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 Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 2400 South Memorial Dr. in New Castle, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 521-2400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. provides funerals, cremation services, veterans services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sproles Family Funeral Home offers comprehensive veteran services, including completing applications for all veterans' benefits (Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificate, veteran memorial marker/headstone), coordinating existing paid pre-plan funding benefits, and assisting with necessary documentation for honors. They coordinate with national or state veterans' cemeteries and provide professional services of a Funeral Director and support staff, transfer of the deceased, professional care, cremation services, use of mortuary facilities for visitation or gathering, funeral/memorial ceremonies, use of automotive equipment, and an online interactive memorial website. Eligibility requires an honorable discharge from active duty or the Selected Reserve, or discharge due to a service-incurred disability.
Which faith traditions does Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Pilgrim Holiness Church (Methodist), Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church (Methodist), Springport Christian Church (Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ), Union Chapel Ministries (United Methodist Church), Knightstown United Methodist Church (United Methodist Church) families, among others.
How do families rate Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc.?
Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating across 38 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Family-built facility, enabling reasonable and competitive funeral costs.
- Tom Sproles holds the Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation, indicating advanced professional certification.
- Tom Sproles served on the State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service, appointed by then-governor Mike Pence.
- Comprehensive grief support and aftercare programs, including grief support groups led by a Registered Nurse (Mary Beth Sproles) and an Aftercare Coordinator (Sue Blackburn).
- Kingston Theodore "Teddy" Sproles, a grief support puppy, is in training to provide comfort.
- Offers online grief resources, interactive videos with an Executive Counseling Director, and daily email affirmations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Pilgrim Holiness Church
- · Sproles Corp. Commercial Building Contractors
- · Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church
- · Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
- · Indiana Wesleyan University
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service
- · New Castle-Henry County Public Library Board
Specializations
- · Advance Planning
- · Grief Support
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Pilgrim Holiness Church (Methodist), Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church (Methodist), Springport Christian Church (Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ), Union Chapel Ministries (United Methodist Church), Knightstown United Methodist Church (United Methodist Church), Madison Park Church of God (Church of God (Anderson, IN)), St. Anne Catholic Church (Catholic), Glad Tidings Church (Pentecostal).
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Sproles Family Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I can truly say that the Sproles Family Funeral home goes "above and beyond" to give compassionate care to the grieving families that they minister to. Their entire team is amazing! Our family would give 10 stars if it were possible. From the time Tom Sproles came to pick my precious dad up from the hospital where he had passed, to the time of entombment, we felt cared for so beautifully. Everything was efficiently and thoughtfully done. This means so much when you are grieving. Tom Sproles is a family friend, and it helped us as a family to know that we were placing our loved one in his awesome care. He is an excellent communicator, keeping in touch about every detail and giving excellent advice. We loved the thoughtful touches like the warm cookies and hot coffee served as we were discussing plans, the rose and sign left in my dad's church seat, the beautiful photo and lighted key chains with my dad's photo on them...just to name a few. Not a detail was missed and Tom was happy to accommodate all of our many requests to make my dad's celebration of life memorable. We will forever be grateful! We highly recommend the Sproles Family Funeral Services.”
“Sproles Family Funeral Home handled arrangements for my dad. From the moment my mom and I first met Tom, Sr. and Misty at our home, they were wonderful. David was the funeral director who worked with us, and he was excellent: knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and so kind. His expertise and guidance allowed us to focus on saying goodbye to my dad, rather than worrying about all that needed to happen. My dad's services at the funeral home, St. Anne's, and the cemetery were comforting and beautiful, and Sproles was a big part of how smoothly it all unfolded. Our family recommends Sproles without hesitation, and we are very grateful for their service to our family.”
“Sproles Family Funeral Home went above and beyond for our family. They did an absolutely amazing job on my mom — she looked beautiful and perfect in every way. The care and attention they put into everything truly showed. The facility itself was wonderful, comfortable, and welcoming. They made us feel at home from the moment we walked in and never rushed us. We were given all the time we needed, and that meant so much during such a difficult moment. We could not have asked for a better experience. I am so grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and kindness shown to our family. Highly recommend Sproles Family Funeral Home.”
“Tom Sproles Funeral Home is very professional, personal and takes care of loved ones as if they are their own. Attention to detail, takes your wishes to heart and does everything in their control to make it happen. We would not have gotten through this without their support and we highly recommend for times such as these.”
“My Mom passed away May 7, 2020 and because of the wonderful experience we had at Sproles when my mother-in-law passed, Sproles was handling my Mom’s funeral. This was during the pandemic with only 50 people allowed at a time. We have a large family so this was quite a task. They did a wonderful job. The funeral home is compassionate, caring, efficient, thoughtful, and wonderful!! We did not have one complaint!!! They are very great and I thank the Lord for them. They knew what we needed before we knew what we needed. Thank you, Sproles.”
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.