Veteran services at Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc., located in Oskaloosa, IA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Provides information and assistance regarding veteran's funeral benefits and arrangements." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and veterans information. 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 on-site 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 Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 70 miles from Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc.. Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. 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. Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. is located at 114 South 7th St. in Oskaloosa, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 673-7366. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. offer veteran families?
Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, funeral planning, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Provides information and assistance regarding veteran's funeral benefits and arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Christian (other denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. apart
- Long-standing local history, established in 1950 and continuously operated in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
- Recipient of the Service Business of the Year award for 2002 from the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group.
- Comprehensive cremation FAQ addressing diverse religious perspectives on cremation, indicating broad cultural and religious awareness.
- Offers pre-planning services online, providing convenience for families to arrange services in advance.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Memorial services
- · Aftercare services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic Church, Christian (other denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism.
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.