Veteran services at The Meeks Mortuary, Inc.
The Meeks Mortuary, Inc. in Muncie, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans & military services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include washington street chapel, mt. pleasant chapel, memorial garden, and permanent chapel.
Published pricing at The Meeks Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,165. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Marion National Cemetery in IN, about 26 miles from The Meeks Mortuary, Inc.. 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 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, Inc. 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.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Veterans & Military Services
- · Grief Recovery
- · Preplanning
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.