Veteran services at Weicht Funeral Home, Inc.
Weicht Funeral Home, Inc., located in Angola, IN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,333 for basic burial and $2,160 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Weicht Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,160. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, about 51 miles from Weicht Funeral Home, 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 Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,160. 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 Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 207 North West St. in Angola, IN. You can reach the home at (260) 665-3111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Missionary Church families, among others.
What sets Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1854.
- Historical connection to Angola Casket Company in earlier generations.
- Dedicated Family and After Care Counselor on staff.
- Offers a private family lounge for comfort during arrangements and services.
- Provides the 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage meaningful family conversations for personalized memorialization.
- Specialization in Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Missionary Church.
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.