Veteran services at Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc., located in Oskaloosa, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, and veterans information. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above 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 70 miles from Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc.. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bates Funeral Chapel, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Memorial services
- · Aftercare services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic Church, Christian (other denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism.
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.