Veteran services at Bentley Funeral Home
Bentley Funeral Home in Durant, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,090 for basic burial and $3,260 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 21 miles from Bentley 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
Does Bentley Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Bentley Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (563) 785-6152 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Bentley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bentley Funeral Home is located at 1001 6th Street P.O. Box 817 in Durant, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 785-6152. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bentley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bentley Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bentley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bentley Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bentley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Seventh-day Adventist, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Anglican families, among others.
What sets Bentley Funeral Home apart
- Ownership transitioned to Tony and Chrystal Garcia in 2021, continuing a legacy of service since 1993.
- Offers a comprehensive "Griefwords Online Library" by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, providing extensive resources for various grief scenarios.
- Provides an online obituary section featuring "Memories of a Lifetime Videos" and options for leaving online condolences.
- Specializes in services for veterans, actively honoring those who served.
- Operates two handicapped accessible locations in Durant and Wilton, serving the tri-county area.
- Offers pre-planning services that emphasize peace of mind, personal choice, and the potential to lock in current costs.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Director's Association
- · National Funeral Director's Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Seventh-day Adventist, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Anglican.
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.