Veteran services at Usher Funeral Home Inc
Usher Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Indianapolis, IN with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Usher Funeral Home assists families in arranging Military Funeral Honors for eligible veterans and provides guidance on Social Security benefits." On-site amenities include chapels and crematory chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,560 for basic burial and $1,060 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 7.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and military funeral honors. 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 chapels and crematory 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 Usher Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,060. That places direct cremation roughly 54% 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 5 miles from Usher Funeral Home Inc. Usher Funeral Home 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. Usher Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Usher Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,060. 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 Usher Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Usher Funeral Home Inc is located at 2313 West Washington Street in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 632-9352. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Usher Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Usher Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning arrangements, grief support, military funeral honors, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Usher Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Usher Funeral Home assists families in arranging Military Funeral Honors for eligible veterans and provides guidance on Social Security benefits.
Which faith traditions does Usher Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
How do families rate Usher Funeral Home Inc?
Usher Funeral Home Inc holds a 5.0-star rating across 7 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Usher Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated for over a century (established 1919).
- Specializes in serving the Hispanic community, with bilingual staff and Spanish translations for obituaries and services.
- Offers significantly more affordable services compared to larger corporate-owned funeral homes in Indianapolis.
- Provides upfront pricing with no hidden fees and pre-payment options for funeral and cremation services.
- Offers comprehensive grief support resources, including a year of daily email messages.
- Assists families with securing Military Funeral Honors and Social Security benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Hispanic Community Services
- · Affordable Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (various denominations). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Usher Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The staff at Usher Funeral Home were very kind & compassionate in assisting us with the funeral services for our loved one. Although she was 90 her death was a little unexpected. Steve & Travis were so kind & caring from our middle of the night call, their caring way of picking her up, to the planning of the right service for her. The kindness shown us at the funeral home & Travis' care at the cemetery on a bitter cold day allowed us to send her off in a loving way. I would sincerely recommend this funeral home for anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one, the personal care & affordable services were a true blessing..”
“It was a very sad moment . Your mom is broken please help her . Watch over your children . Which I know you will Joshua . I love & miss you and always will nephew. Às for the all the staff that made my Nephew's Calling & Service . THANK YOU YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB WITH EVERYTHING CONCERNING JOSHUA. I will refer you over flanner & bucanen has different name my side of family has used over the years . But I would have to say you were all so accommodating to his mother , father , grandparents , children , brothers , sisters , nieces , nephews , aunt's , uncle's , cousins , & friends . It was a very beautiful service Sincerely R. Scott”
“These people did great with my dad. He looked so much younger. They take pride in their work. If we ever need these kind of services again we will use Usher. Thank u guys for doing such a wonderful job!”
“Been to several funerals at ushers. Phyllis usher does a wonderful job. Bill would be proud of how great she has carried on the business”
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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.