Veteran services at Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel
Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel serves veteran families in Bedford, IN with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,745 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, about 53 miles from Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel. 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 Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel is located at 818 18th St. in Bedford, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 275-4433. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel offer veteran families?
Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel provides personalization, honoring veterans, preplanning, grief support, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes - Ferguson Lee Chapel apart
- A continuous operational history in Bedford, Indiana, since 1937, demonstrating a long-standing presence in the community.
- Family-owned and operated by Bedford residents Phil and Amy (Hanson) Thorne since 2016, with active involvement in daily operations.
- Commitment to personalization, actively incorporating a loved one’s hobbies, activities, interests, and unique requests into services.
- Flexibility in service options, allowing for viewings and funeral services even when cremation is chosen.
- Ongoing investment in facility maintenance and updates to provide a comfortable and modern environment.
- Operation of two distinct locations: Ferguson-Lee Chapel in Bedford and Burkholder Chapel in Seymour.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pre-Need Planning
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.