Dejong-Greaves Celebration Of Life Center & Mortuary

Veteran services at Dejong-Greaves Celebration Of Life Center & Mortuary

For veterans in Keokuk, IA, Dejong-Greaves Celebration Of Life Center & Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include expansive chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,420 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,895. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, pet cremation, burial, cremation, and personalized memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include expansive chapel.

Published pricing at Dejong-Greaves Celebration Of Life Center & Mortuary: direct cremation from $3,105. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above 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 Keokuk National Cemetery Annex in IA, about 1 miles from Dejong-Greaves Celebration Of Life Center & Mortuary. 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 Dejong-Greaves Celebration Of Life Center & Mortuary apart

• Specialization in personalized Celebrations of Life for both burial and cremation.
• Offers pet cremation services.
• Staff includes Certified Funeral Celebrants, providing non-traditional or non-denominational memorial services.
• Deep multi-generational family history in funeral service in Keokuk, tracing back to 1944 and incorporating other historic local funeral homes.
• Modernized facility at 917 Blondeau Street, resulting from the combination and renovation of original buildings.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Christian, All faiths served. 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.