Veteran services at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
Veteran families in Urbandale, IA can turn to Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,675 for basic burial and $2,385 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorial services, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,385. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, about 12 miles from Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,385. 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 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 8201 Hickman Road in Urbandale, IA. You can reach the home at (515) 276-0551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory provides traditional burial, cremation, memorial services, pre-planning service, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Family Promise to refund or reduce service costs if commitments are not met.
- Privately owned crematory in Urbandale, offering families the option to witness cremation.
- Extensive multi-location presence across central Iowa (Urbandale, Adel, Winterset, Perry) through strategic acquisitions.
- Structured 'Proven Process' for service delivery: Listen & Guide, Plan, Commit, Execute, and Care, including post-service grief support.
- Specialization in veteran services, including assistance with benefits and honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
- · Knights of Columbus Council 12432
- · Rotary Club of DMAM
- · Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines
Specialties
- · Honoring Military Service
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, United Methodist.
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.