We recently conducted a survey of prices of funeral services Indianapolis and found a significant difference in prices. The Indiana Funeral Care Church Funeral Plan prices for less than $5,000 were thousands of dollars less than other funeral services in Indianapolis. It pays to shop!
Who doesn't know about the life of "The King of Rock 'n Roll?" Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the first rockabilly performers, and his stage performances often caused an uproar in the 1950s and 1960s. He is known for hits such as Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes and Jailhouse Rock, among others. His final concert was held at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 26, 1977. My sister was inattendance that night. Presley died from a drug overdose on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. 
Compared to some famous funerals, Elvis Presley's was a modest affair. After he was embalmed at the Memphis (Tennessee) Funeral Home, his body was returned to his home, Graceland, for public viewing. More than 30,000 fans converged to bid farewell to this cultural icon. Then-President Jimmy Carter ordered roughly 300 U.S. National Guard troops to maintain peace at the event, and all of the flags in Memphis were flown at half-staff.
His funeral was held two days after he died in the living room at Graceland. Televangelist Rex Humbard delivered the sermon and many of Elvis' colleagues spoke (and sang) on his behalf including Jackie Kahane, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps, the Statesmen and Kathy Westmoreland. Others in attendance included Caroline Kennedy (daughter of the late-President John F. Kennedy), Sammy Davis Jr. and James Brown.
Following the service at Graceland, the funeral procession, which consisted of 14 white Cadillacs, proceeded through the fan-lined streets of Memphis to Forest Hill Cemetery where he was interned. Presley's body was later moved back to Graceland and buried in its Meditation Garden after someone tried to steal his remains.
Call Indiana Funeral Care at 1-866-570-0029 to pre-plan your funeral and spare your family on what will likely be the worst day of their lives.
In Hong Kong, it can be hard just finding somewhere to sit down. In the fourth most densely populated place in the world, park benches are packed and strangers share tables at restaurants. But for the 40,000 people who die there every year, it turns out there's no respite from the crowds, even in the afterlife. While a land shortage forced Hong Kongers to give up on burials long ago — only 11% of bodies were buried in 2007 — the city has also run out of space for cremated ashes.
On April 14, the government began accepting applications for new cremation niches at its Diamond Hill columbarium, a massive nine-story building that stores cremation urns. The 18,500 new niches, the largest new public supply in almost a decade, compelled nearly 1,000 people to line up outside the columbarium office to personally submit their applications on opening day.
Indiana Funeral Care serves the rapidly growing number of people in Indiana who are looking for more simplicity and lower cost in funeral and cremation services, all performed with the utmost of concern, respect and dignity. Families and friends are telling us they find comfort in our ability to fulfill these wishes.
You can reach us by phone at (317) 636-6464 or toll free at 1-866-570-0029 or email info@indianafuneralcare.com.
A replica of the ornate casket of Abraham Lincoln was displayed at the Spencer County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 15, 144 years after Lincoln was mortally wounded at Ford's Theater. He died the morning after the shooting.
Lincoln's funeral train carried his body from Washington to Springfield, Ill., creating a traveling spectacle that allowed an estimated one million people to view his open casket.
Each major stop from April 21 to May 4, 1865, involved large funeral processions. In Indianapolis, state historians say at least 50,000 Hoosiers filed past Lincoln's coffin, which was placed on display at the predecessor to Indiana's current Statehouse. Streets were lit by bonfires and torches as the casket was returned to Union Depot at midnight and loaded back onto the funeral train.
By planning your funeral in advance with Indiana Funeral Care, you can make your celebration of life as memorable as Lincoln's but at a fraction of the cost of typical funeral homes. Call us today at 1-866-570-0029 to find out about our complete church funeral services starting at $3,950 and our simple yet dignified cremation packages starting at just $890.
Lincoln's funeral train carried his body from Washington to Springfield, Ill., creating a traveling spectacle that allowed an estimated one million people to view his open casket.
Each major stop from April 21 to May 4, 1865, involved large funeral processions. In Indianapolis, state historians say at least 50,000 Hoosiers filed past Lincoln's coffin, which was placed on display at the predecessor to Indiana's current Statehouse. Streets were lit by bonfires and torches as the casket was returned to Union Depot at midnight and loaded back onto the funeral train.
By planning your funeral in advance with Indiana Funeral Care, you can make your celebration of life as memorable as Lincoln's but at a fraction of the cost of typical funeral homes. Call us today at 1-866-570-0029 to find out about our complete church funeral services starting at $3,950 and our simple yet dignified cremation packages starting at just $890.
There's a new book out called "Grave Expectations" by Carmen Flowers and Sue Bailey. They recently appeared on the TODAY show. They also have a web site and blog.
Indiana Funeral Care can help you plan your celebration of life and save you up to 40% in the process. Call us today at 1-866-570-0029 for more information on pre-planning your affordable funeral or cremation.
Indiana Funeral Care can help you plan your celebration of life and save you up to 40% in the process. Call us today at 1-866-570-0029 for more information on pre-planning your affordable funeral or cremation.
I had the opportunity to take Mr. Waugh to Arlington National Cemetery on the 8th. What a honor to see family and friends come together again to witness such an honorable event. Some of Del's friends from work came along with old friends from past jobs and those that servered with him during the service. The burial was amazing with all the active military escorting him and then having the taps played by the band. Words can't describe that moment.
The good thing is that any honorribly discharged veteran is eligible to be buried at any national cemtery for free. Funerals for veterans can be arranged by calling us at 317-636-6464 or visit our website at Indiana Funeral Care.
According to a recent article in the Washington Times, people are selling their cemetery property in order to pay bills and make ends meet. This is creating a buyers market for people looking for cemetery property. There's even a web site for buying and selling cemetery property - GraveSolutions.com.
At Indiana Funeral Care, we offer complete funeral services starting at $3,950 and a direct cremation service for just $890. Call us today at 1-866-570-0029 to find out how you can pre-plan your funeral and lock-in these value-priced services.
At Indiana Funeral Care, we offer complete funeral services starting at $3,950 and a direct cremation service for just $890. Call us today at 1-866-570-0029 to find out how you can pre-plan your funeral and lock-in these value-priced services.
Have you heard about the Missing in America Project? Their mission is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations. To provide honor and respect to those who have served this country by securing a final resting place for these forgotten heroes. To date they have visited 592 funeral homes, identified 491 unclaimed veterans cremains and interred 321.
Many veterans are unaware of the benefits available to them. Most funeral homes won't even mention these benefits! At Indiana Funeral Care, we are proud to serve veterans and their spouses and work hard to make sure they get all of the benefits to which they are entitled, such as:
Many veterans are unaware of the benefits available to them. Most funeral homes won't even mention these benefits! At Indiana Funeral Care, we are proud to serve veterans and their spouses and work hard to make sure they get all of the benefits to which they are entitled, such as:
- Free cemetery space at a natioanl cemetery
- Free burial vault
- Free opening and closing
- Free grave marker
Contact Indiana Funeral Care today to find out more about veteran benefits. We offer discount cremations starting at $890 and complete church funerals starting at $3,950.
Most veterans have no idea that VA National Cemeteries offer a free grave, free opening and closing of the grave, free outer burial container and free marker for the veteran AND spouse. When people are planning funerals for veterans, they should at least consider a National Cemetery. An honorable and beautiful place for burial and they will save thousands of dollars.
I just read a story about three orphaned children in the UK who are having to sell everything they own on Ebay to pay for their mother's funeral. You can read the whole story HERE. They were quoted a price of 2,515 British Pounds (or about $3,800) for a cremation with a church memorial service. At Indiana Funeral Care a cremation with limited family viewing and a church memorial service would only cost $1,795. Thankfully, their county government and a local football club offerd to help pay for the funeral. Pre-planning is another great way to save money on funeral arrangements.
Many veterans are unaware of the benefits available to them. Most funeral homes won't even mention these benefits! At Indiana Funeral Care, we are proud to serve veterans and their spouses and work hard to make sure they get all of the benefits to which they are entitled, such as:
- Free cemetery space at a natioanl cemetery
- Free burial vault
- Perpetual care with no annual maintenance fee
- Free grave marker
The U.S. Navy will also scatter ashes from a war ship and conduct a full military honor ceremony. Active military personnel are permitted on board the ship only, however, the Navy will send a video to the family. For those veterans who have given 20 years active duty, they are entitled to a free burial at sea.
Contact Indiana Funeral Care today to find out more about veteran benefits. We offer discount cremations starting at $890 and complete church funerals starting at $3,950.
I am frustrated and saddened when we receive calls (like we did today) that a funeral home did not make arrangements for military honors for a funeral for a veteran. It is so simple and so richly deserved! When any funeral home performs funerals for veterans, I believe they have an obligation to make arrangements for military honors to be performed by a local burial team or with active duty personnel from the branch of service.
Regardless of the funeral home, call us, we will make those arrangements, "on behalf of a grateful nation!"
Regardless of the funeral home, call us, we will make those arrangements, "on behalf of a grateful nation!"
I was reading some statistics on cremations in the United States. It appears that Hawaii has the highest percentage of cremations at 66.32% and Alabama has the lowest at 9.47%. The U.S. as a whole is running at about 33% (as of 2006).
In these difficult financial times many people are looking for discount funerals or cheap caskets. Pre-planning your funeral is another excellent way to save money. Pre-planning allows you to lock in today's prices and protects your family from the emotional and financial stress. Call us at 1-866-570-0029 to find out more.
At Indiana Funeral Care we can provide a dignified and memorable celebration of life whether you choose cremation or burial.
What an honor to participate in the American Legion National Convention in Phoenix in the last few days. The response from Legion members to our funerals for veterans packages was very well received. Many of the attendees were not aware of the veterans burial benefits at the VA national cemetery and were very appreciative of the services Veterans Funeral Care provides for less fortunate veterans and their families. We heard a lot of great stories and met a lot of impressive men and women that have served our country!
Interesting recent article in the Indy Star describing the growing interest in green burials. I'm not sure how many Indiana Funeral Homes have been asked about green burials. We have often been asked about cheap caskets and discount funerals, but I cannot remember any director at Indiana Funeral Care having been asked to perform a green burial.
Since there are no green cemeteries in Indiana, it would be quite a challenge. We could partially achieve a green burial by using a minimum casket and a Jewish Orthodox burial container, which has an opening in the bottom of the container. This would permit the un-embalmed remains of the deceased to be "returned to the earth" over time.
Since there are no green cemeteries in Indiana, it would be quite a challenge. We could partially achieve a green burial by using a minimum casket and a Jewish Orthodox burial container, which has an opening in the bottom of the container. This would permit the un-embalmed remains of the deceased to be "returned to the earth" over time.
(if you have already read part 1, just skip down to the numbers part to compare ground burial vs. mausolem spaces in a private cemetery's veteran section)
Free burial spaces for veterans? Well, it is true, but unless you go to a National Cemetery, you can easily pay over $8000 for a "free" grave or crypt for a veteran and their spouse. Let's start with the simple part: An honorably discharged veteran and their spouse are entitled to free graves, free grave liners, free headstones, free open & closing (the digging), and free perpetual care. This is if they select any National Cemetery for their resting place (Marion National is the closest to Indianapolis).
Private cemeteries love to advertise "free burial spaces for veterans" which is technically true, but then they charge for the grave for the spouse, the open & closing of the grave, the headstone, the headstone backing, the headstone installation, a paperwork processing fee, a perpetual care fee, a consumer protection fee- for BOTH the veteran and the spouse. Remember, it is TOTALLY FREE for BOTH at any of our fine National cemeteries.
I recently visited a local cemetery and inquired about Veteran's burial for my father-in-law, a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in the Marine Corps. (Semper Fi!!!) Whereas his grave ($1100) and VA Bronze marker were free, the other charges were as follows:
Mausoleum Crypts
veteran's crypt- free
spouse's grave- $4895
administrative fee $95 (for paperwork, etc.)
consumer protection fee $48.95
open & closing for veteran $695
open & closing for spouse $695
So far, we are at $6428.95
Instead of headstones, the crypt has an engraved front or a face plate
veteran's crypt plate- $750
spouse's crypt plate- $750
sales tax $105
total for crypt plates $1605
Add the two together, and the grand total is $8033.95 to entomb the veteran and the spouse (but the veteran's crypt is "free")
In all fairness, Mausolem entombment is not available in all VA cemeteries.
In all fairness, care and respect for veterans is not available in all private cemeteries.
Thanks for listening! Please feel free to email any questions to me at info@indianafuneralcare.com
Free burial spaces for veterans? Well, it is true, but unless you go to a National Cemetery, you can easily pay over $8000 for a "free" grave or crypt for a veteran and their spouse. Let's start with the simple part: An honorably discharged veteran and their spouse are entitled to free graves, free grave liners, free headstones, free open & closing (the digging), and free perpetual care. This is if they select any National Cemetery for their resting place (Marion National is the closest to Indianapolis).
Private cemeteries love to advertise "free burial spaces for veterans" which is technically true, but then they charge for the grave for the spouse, the open & closing of the grave, the headstone, the headstone backing, the headstone installation, a paperwork processing fee, a perpetual care fee, a consumer protection fee- for BOTH the veteran and the spouse. Remember, it is TOTALLY FREE for BOTH at any of our fine National cemeteries.
I recently visited a local cemetery and inquired about Veteran's burial for my father-in-law, a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in the Marine Corps. (Semper Fi!!!) Whereas his grave ($1100) and VA Bronze marker were free, the other charges were as follows:
Mausoleum Crypts
veteran's crypt- free
spouse's grave- $4895
administrative fee $95 (for paperwork, etc.)
consumer protection fee $48.95
open & closing for veteran $695
open & closing for spouse $695
So far, we are at $6428.95
Instead of headstones, the crypt has an engraved front or a face plate
veteran's crypt plate- $750
spouse's crypt plate- $750
sales tax $105
total for crypt plates $1605
Add the two together, and the grand total is $8033.95 to entomb the veteran and the spouse (but the veteran's crypt is "free")
In all fairness, Mausolem entombment is not available in all VA cemeteries.
In all fairness, care and respect for veterans is not available in all private cemeteries.
Thanks for listening! Please feel free to email any questions to me at info@indianafuneralcare.com
Free burial spaces for veterans? Well, it is true, but unless you go to a National Cemetery, you can easily pay over $8000 for a "free" grave for a veteran and their spouse. Let's start with the simple part: An honorably discharged veteran and their spouse are entitled to free graves, free grave liners, free headstones, free open & closing (the digging), and free perpetual care. This is if they select any National Cemetery for their resting place (Marion National is the closest to Indianapolis).
Private cemeteries love to advertise "free burial spaces for veterans" which is technically true, but then they charge for the grave for the spouse, the open & closing of the grave, the headstone, the headstone backing, the headstone installation, a paperwork processing fee, a perpetual care fee, a consumer protection fee- for BOTH the veteran and the spouse. Remember, it is TOTALLY FREE for BOTH at any of our fine National cemeteries.
I recently visited a local cemetery and inquired about Veteran's burial for my father-in-law, a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in the Marine Corps. (Semper Fi!!!) Whereas his grave ($1100) and VA Bronze marker were free, the other charges were as follows:
veteran's grave- free
perpetual care fee- $165
spouse's grave- $1100
administrative fee $95 (for paperwork, etc.)
consumer protection fee $11.00
veteran's 'vault' $975 for basic vault
spouse' 'vault' $975 for basic vault
open & closing for veteran $975
open & closing for spouse $975
So far, we are at $5111.00
Do you want a headstone? For both husband and wife, the charges are:
veteran's flat bronze marker $free (provided by VA)
matching bronze for spouse $1060 (no, that is not a typo)
Granite base for both markers $1030
Vase $730
concrete foundation for base $260
installation fee $200
perpetual care fee $248
sales tax $125.30
Total for the headstones: $3653.50
Add the two together, and the grand total is $8764.30 to bury the veteran and the spouse (but the veteran's grave is "free")
Stay tuned for "The illusion of the deal Part 2" which is for mausoleum entombment...
Private cemeteries love to advertise "free burial spaces for veterans" which is technically true, but then they charge for the grave for the spouse, the open & closing of the grave, the headstone, the headstone backing, the headstone installation, a paperwork processing fee, a perpetual care fee, a consumer protection fee- for BOTH the veteran and the spouse. Remember, it is TOTALLY FREE for BOTH at any of our fine National cemeteries.
I recently visited a local cemetery and inquired about Veteran's burial for my father-in-law, a Vietnam Veteran who served two tours in the Marine Corps. (Semper Fi!!!) Whereas his grave ($1100) and VA Bronze marker were free, the other charges were as follows:
veteran's grave- free
perpetual care fee- $165
spouse's grave- $1100
administrative fee $95 (for paperwork, etc.)
consumer protection fee $11.00
veteran's 'vault' $975 for basic vault
spouse' 'vault' $975 for basic vault
open & closing for veteran $975
open & closing for spouse $975
So far, we are at $5111.00
Do you want a headstone? For both husband and wife, the charges are:
veteran's flat bronze marker $free (provided by VA)
matching bronze for spouse $1060 (no, that is not a typo)
Granite base for both markers $1030
Vase $730
concrete foundation for base $260
installation fee $200
perpetual care fee $248
sales tax $125.30
Total for the headstones: $3653.50
Add the two together, and the grand total is $8764.30 to bury the veteran and the spouse (but the veteran's grave is "free")
Stay tuned for "The illusion of the deal Part 2" which is for mausoleum entombment...
We are honored to serve families of less fortunate veterans in need of financial assistance. When a Veteran dies in a VA Medical Center or if his or her care is contracted out to a hospice or nursing facility (domiciled):
A. Indiana Funeral Care will pick up the body of the deceased, meet with the family to complete all documents, bathe, dress and casket, in a minimum flat top casket, arrange for a military graveside service and transport to the closest VA cemetery for that service. We will provide those services for the VA burial benefits, there will be no charge to the family.
B. Indiana Funeral Care will pick up the body of the deceased, meet with the family to complete all documents, cremate and transport to the closest VA cemetery for a military graveside committal service. We will provide those services for the VA burial benefits, there will be no charge to the family.
We are most grateful for our veterans and their service to our country!
A. Indiana Funeral Care will pick up the body of the deceased, meet with the family to complete all documents, bathe, dress and casket, in a minimum flat top casket, arrange for a military graveside service and transport to the closest VA cemetery for that service. We will provide those services for the VA burial benefits, there will be no charge to the family.
B. Indiana Funeral Care will pick up the body of the deceased, meet with the family to complete all documents, cremate and transport to the closest VA cemetery for a military graveside committal service. We will provide those services for the VA burial benefits, there will be no charge to the family.
We are most grateful for our veterans and their service to our country!
During my travels in Indiana I have come across many different cemeteries. Some are huge, some historic, and there are some that most folks have probably forgotten even exist. One of my favorite cemeteries in Indiana is Marion National Cemetery. I have many, many reasons why my favorite cemetery is a Veteran's Cemetery just northeast of Indianapolis-
- The grounds are beautifully kept. It doesn't matter what the season is, it is always taken care of.
- There are NO CEMETERY CHARGES for the burial of the honorably discharged veteran AND their spouse. You can still be laid to rest, with your loved one and your service to your country has reserved both of you a place at any national cemetery in the country.
- My families are always taken care of there- The dead are always treated with respect and care, and their living survivors are treated well by the cemetery staff. They are not commissioned salespeople that are friendly only to sell you something; most are also veterans serving fellow veterans.
- I love how the white upright veteran's headstones make symmetrical lines going left-right, forward-backward, and even diagonally!
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- The setting is beautiful and peaceful. There are no sounds of traffic or construction, only the rustling of the leaves and the serene sounds of the birds and your own footsteps.
It is an honor and privledge to be laid to rest there, and there is still a camaradarie among veterans, even in their solemn slumber. Military honors are always available, and the rank of the veteran determines which honors will be rendered. There is also an excellent VSO that supplements the honors with a 21-rifle salute and chaplain if so desired.
I have many photos of the cemetery taken during different times of the year. We'd love to share them; simply email a request to us at info@indianafuneralcare.com
Also, if you should have any questions about funerals for veterans, veteran's benefits, military honors, VA funerals, please contact us. Even though we specialize in veterans funerals, we take care of everyone. We pride ourselves on our low cost funerals with excellent quality service in Indianapolis and throughout Indiana.
There is a family that I have been working with for a couple months. Both grandparents are dieing and they do not want to spend a lot on their funerals or have the money to do so. Through a search of cheap funerals Indiana and funerals for veterans, they found us. While pre-planning the funeral with the family and talking, they decided on an immediate burial at Marion National Cemetery.
For veterans if they decide to be buried or have their ashes buried at any National Cemetery there is no cost to the family. The plot, opening and closing of the grave space, the vault, and grave marker are all provided by the government as long as the veteran can show proof that he was honorable discharged.
After explaining this to the family, you could actually see the relief they felt knowing that husband and wife could still have a final resting place together and it would not cost them anything. They were then able to pick out a low cost casket and keep the funeral cost at $2500.00 for both funerals.
I left their house that day with a feeling of pride. I was able to offer them everything they wanted and I was not taking advantage of them by charging a lot of money for something they could not afford.
For veterans if they decide to be buried or have their ashes buried at any National Cemetery there is no cost to the family. The plot, opening and closing of the grave space, the vault, and grave marker are all provided by the government as long as the veteran can show proof that he was honorable discharged.
After explaining this to the family, you could actually see the relief they felt knowing that husband and wife could still have a final resting place together and it would not cost them anything. They were then able to pick out a low cost casket and keep the funeral cost at $2500.00 for both funerals.
I left their house that day with a feeling of pride. I was able to offer them everything they wanted and I was not taking advantage of them by charging a lot of money for something they could not afford.
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