Veteran services at Anderson Funeral Homes
Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Anderson Funeral Homes is the only Veteran-owned funeral home in the area. Owner Jody Anderson is a Desert Storm Veteran, applying loyalty and dedication from his military service to providing services to families. They specialize in Veteran Services, which are explicitly listed as one of their core offerings." On-site amenities include marshalltown chapel, conrad chapel, and gladbrook chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,895 for basic burial and $3,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, memorialization, and cremation. 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 marshalltown chapel, conrad chapel, and gladbrook chapel. 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 Anderson Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,895. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Iowa median ($2,905). 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, approximately 64 miles from Anderson Funeral Homes. Anderson Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Iowa has approximately 577 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Anderson Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Anderson Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,895. 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 Anderson Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Anderson Funeral Homes is located at 405 West Main Street in Marshalltown, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 753-5511. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Anderson Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Anderson Funeral Homes provides service options, personalization, veteran services, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Anderson Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Anderson Funeral Homes is the only Veteran-owned funeral home in the area. Owner Jody Anderson is a Desert Storm Veteran, applying loyalty and dedication from his military service to providing services to families. They specialize in Veteran Services, which are explicitly listed as one of their core offerings.
Which faith traditions does Anderson Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Anderson Funeral Homes apart
- Only Veteran-owned funeral home in the area, with owner Jody Anderson having served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm.
- Long-standing history dating back to 1881, with continuous service in the Marshalltown area.
- Operates the first crematory in Marshall County, established in 1994.
- Multi-location presence serving Marshalltown, Conrad, and Gladbrook communities.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, United Church of Christ.
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.