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. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial services, veteran services, direct cremation, and traditional funeral service followed by cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,085. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 83 miles from Bohnenkamp-Murdoch 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 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.

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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.