Veteran services at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home
For veterans in Spencer, IN, West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home assists veterans and their families in navigating the process to ensure they receive the benefits they are entitled to." Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, approximately 49 miles from West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home. West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home 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. West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (812) 829-2791, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home is located at 105 North Montgomery Street in Spencer, IN. You can reach the home at (812) 829-2791. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home assists veterans and their families in navigating the process to ensure they receive the benefits they are entitled to.
What sets West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing history in the community, established in 1919.
- Part of Walton Funeral Service, Inc., emphasizing a family-oriented approach.
- Facility designed with a focus on comfort, including a lounge and family area.
- Offers cremation services with a private crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Provides personalized services to reflect the life of the deceased.
- Assistance with veteran benefits and services.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Grief support
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.