Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home

Veteran services at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home

Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home, located in Manchester, IA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Specialized services are offered for men and women who have served in the military." On-site amenities include reception center and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,345 for basic burial and $2,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, memorial services, veteran services, direct cremation, and traditional funeral service followed by 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 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 Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,085. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 83 miles from Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home 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. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,085. 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 Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home is located at 925 West Main St. in Manchester, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 927-2315. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, celebrations of life, funeral services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Specialized services are offered for men and women who have served in the military.

What sets Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home apart

Longest continuously operating business in Linn County, Iowa, with a history dating back to 1847.
Owns and operates its own crematory, providing direct oversight of the cremation process.
Co-located with Linwood Cemetery, offering integrated funeral and burial services, including traditional ground burials and multiple mausoleum options.
Features the Legacy Center, a dedicated reception and event space with full catering and bar service for up to 150 guests, equipped with modern technology for tributes.
Offers specialized veteran services.
Four generations of Murdoch family ownership and active involvement, with a fifth generation also participating in the business.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation
· Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Reception Center

· Linwood Cemetery

· Chapel

· Legacy Café

· Family Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Iowa Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Discovery Living
· O.O.P. Club
· Indian Creek Country Club
· Lions Club
· Knights of Columbus
· Loras Assembly

Specializations

· Veteran Services
· Personalization
· Pre-Planning
· Grief Care
· Certified Celebrants

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.

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How 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.