Veteran services at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt
For veterans in Odebolt, IA, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, about 85 miles from Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt. 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 -Odebolt 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 -Odebolt publish funeral prices?
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (712) 668-2303 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt is located at 213 West Fifth St. in Odebolt, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 668-2303. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes -Odebolt 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.