Veteran services at The Meeks Mortuary, Inc.
The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. in Muncie, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The Meeks Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans and military personnel, ensuring they receive dedicated care and support." On-site amenities include washington street chapel, mt. pleasant chapel, and permanent chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,350 for basic burial and $3,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veterans & military 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 washington street chapel, mt. pleasant chapel, memorial garden, and permanent 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 The Meeks Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,165. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, approximately 26 miles from The Meeks Mortuary, Inc.. The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. 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. The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,165. 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 The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. is located at 415 East Washington St. in Muncie, IN. You can reach the home at (765) 288-6669. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. provides funerals, cremation, burial, receptions, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The Meeks Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans and military personnel, ensuring they receive dedicated care and support.
What sets The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. apart
- 181 years of continuous local and family ownership across nine generations.
- Operates Delaware County's only on-site crematory.
- Staff consists of trained funeral directors focused on customization, not commission-based sales.
- Commitment to fairness and integrity in service.
- Offers a permanent chapel at their Washington Street location, seating 175 people.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specializations
- · Veterans & Military Services
- · Grief Recovery
- · Preplanning
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.