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 their own words: "Wilson St. Pierre offers dedicated Veterans Services, assisting families with understanding and accessing funeral and burial benefits, including eligibility for burial in a national or state veterans' cemetery and military funeral honors. The firm aims to ensure veterans are laid to rest with appropriate recognition." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and veterans services. 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 televisions for memorial videos. 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 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). 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 11 miles from Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel. Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel 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. Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Stirling Gerber Chapel is among them.
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?
Wilson St. Pierre offers dedicated Veterans Services, assisting families with understanding and accessing funeral and burial benefits, including eligibility for burial in a national or state veterans' cemetery and military funeral honors. The firm aims to ensure veterans are laid to rest with appropriate recognition.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Preferred Funeral Directors International
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Pet Services
- · Grief Recovery
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.