Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc

Veteran services at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc, located in Goshen, IN, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Yoder-Culp Funeral Home offers specific services for veterans and assists families with VA insurance claims. Oakridge Cemetery, managed by the City of Goshen, includes burials for veterans from every major American war." On-site amenities include parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,280. That places direct cremation roughly 43% 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 Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 59 miles from Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc. Yoder-Culp 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. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,280. 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 Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc is located at 1911 South Main Street in Goshen, IN. You can reach the home at (574) 533-3153. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, veterans services, personalization, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home offers specific services for veterans and assists families with VA insurance claims. Oakridge Cemetery, managed by the City of Goshen, includes burials for veterans from every major American war.

Which faith traditions does Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Mennonite, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish families, among others.

What sets Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Inc apart

First funeral home in Northern Indiana built exclusively for funeral service.
Largest facility in its area with ample parking.
On-site crematory, with a new, modern crematory under construction featuring a viewing window for families.
Licensed funeral director Mackenzie L. Yoder has specialized training in reconstructive surgery for embalming, enabling open casket viewing even in challenging circumstances.
Bilingual administrative assistant (Spanish) providing translation assistance, especially for international repatriation.
Staff members hold leadership positions in professional and community organizations, including the Indiana Funeral Directors Association and Goshen City Cemetery Board of Trustees.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Committal Service
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Parking

· Viewing Window

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Indiana Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
· Goshen City Cemetery Board of Trustees
· Goshen Noon Kiwanis Club
· Redevelopment Commission
· Rotary Club of Goshen
· Home Builders Association of Elkhart County
· Oaklawn
· Chamber of Commerce

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Pre-planning
· Reconstructive Surgery
· International Repatriation

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Lutheran, Mennonite, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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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.