Veteran services at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek
For veterans in Battle Creek, IA, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 86 miles from Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek publish funeral prices?
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (712) 365-4446 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek is located at 608 Fourth Street in Battle Creek, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 365-4446. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes - Battle Creek assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.