Veteran services at Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel
For veterans in Garner, IA, Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include garner chapel, britt chapel, and woden chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,425 for basic burial and $2,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include garner chapel, britt chapel, woden chapel, and funeral chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 86 miles from Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel. 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 Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel publish funeral prices?
Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (641) 923-2841 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel is located at 160 E. 4th Street in Garner, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 923-2841. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel offer veteran families?
Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel provides immediate need, traditional burial, cremation, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed families, among others.
What sets Cataldo Funeral Home - Garner Chapel apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with a history dating back to 1885.
- Specialized grief support resources, including guidance for children of different age groups.
- Comprehensive assistance with veteran benefits, helping families navigate VA forms and eligibility.
- Licensed funeral professionals available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, answering their own phones for immediate needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, General Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.