Veteran services at Ankeny Funeral Home
Veteran families in Ankeny, IA can turn to Ankeny Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,145 for basic burial and $2,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and gardens.
Published pricing at Ankeny Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,750. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below the Iowa median ($2,905). 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, about 21 miles from Ankeny Funeral Home. 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 577 funeral homes in Iowa. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ankeny Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,750. 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 Ankeny Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ankeny Funeral Home is located at 1510 West 1st St. in Ankeny, IA. You can reach the home at (515) 964-4674. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ankeny Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ankeny Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ankeny Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ankeny Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ankeny Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Ankeny Funeral Home apart
- Offers a 100% service guarantee, emphasizing attention to detail.
- Available 24/7 with a real person answering calls for immediate assistance.
- Provides a detailed and thoughtful process, treating each loved one as a cherished individual.
- Offers a wide range of services including interactive online obituaries, assistance with time-sensitive travel arrangements, and a 24-hour Compassion Helpline® for grief support.
- Features on-site cremation services and private viewing options before cremation.
- Provides comprehensive event planning, including catered receptions with various menu options, live music, and funeral service video production.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · On-site Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Catholic Cemetery Section
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Protestant, Jewish, Black Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.