Veteran services at Earnest-Johnson Chapel
Earnest-Johnson Chapel, located in Marcus, IA, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 73 miles from Earnest-Johnson 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 Earnest-Johnson Chapel publish funeral prices?
Earnest-Johnson Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so ask the home directly and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Earnest-Johnson Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Earnest-Johnson Chapel is located at 206 East Pine Street in Marcus, IA. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Earnest-Johnson Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Earnest-Johnson Chapel 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.