Veteran services at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel in Indianapolis, IN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception rooms and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $2,820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include televisions for memorial videos.
Published pricing at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber 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 Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex in IN, about 11 miles from Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber 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 Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber 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 Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel is located at 5950 East Thompson Rd. in Indianapolis, IN. You can reach the home at (317) 783-3653. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel offer veteran families?
Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel provides funerals, cremation, burial, personalization, receptions, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1897.
- On-site crematory (Greater South Side Crematory, established 1993) ensures loved ones remain in their care.
- Multiple convenient locations across Indianapolis and Central Indiana.
- Specialized services including comprehensive Veterans Services, Pet Services, and Grief Recovery programs.
- Active affiliations with Preferred Funeral Directors International, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, and Indiana Funeral Directors Association, indicating adherence to industry standards.
- Commitment to community involvement through campaigns for child safety and prevention of drunk driving/drug use.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Preferred Funeral Directors International
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
- · Grief Recovery
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.