Weicht Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Weicht Funeral Home, Inc.

Weicht Funeral Home, Inc., located in Angola, IN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Weicht Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining headstones and burial flags. They are experienced in handling arrangements for military personnel, as demonstrated by their services for a Green Beret whose obituary highlighted his service. The funeral home also assists with navigating Veterans Administration benefits." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Weicht Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,160. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 51 miles from Weicht Funeral Home, Inc.. Weicht 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. Weicht Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

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?

Weicht Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining headstones and burial flags. They are experienced in handling arrangements for military personnel, as demonstrated by their services for a Green Beret whose obituary highlighted his service. The funeral home also assists with navigating Veterans Administration benefits.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Private Family Lounge

· Ample Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Indiana Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Selected Independent Funeral Homes

Specializations

· Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, Missionary Church.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

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How 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.