Veteran services at Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina
Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina serves veteran families in Paullina, IA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,450 for basic burial and $2,955 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, graveside service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina: direct cremation from $2,955. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 67 miles from Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina. 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 does a funeral at Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,955. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina is located at 217 East Logan St. in Paullina, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 448-3820. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina offer veteran families?
Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (LCMS), Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Eldridge Family Funeral Homes - Paullina apart
- Over 45 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning two generations of the Eldridge family.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online preplanning form and a detailed checklist, designed to ease family burdens.
- Extensive grief support resources, such as the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer, free e-booklets, and a year of daily grief support emails.
- Active community involvement by the Eldridge family in local organizations like the Paullina Lions Club, Chambers of Commerce, and the Iowa Funeral Directors Association.
- Personalized service options including traditional funerals, various cremation choices, Rosaries, and Masonic services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · United Church of Primghar
- · Paullina Lions Club
- · Paullina Chamber of Commerce
- · Primghar Chamber of Commerce
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · South O'Brien Foundation Board
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (LCMS), Presbyterian, Catholic, Quaker, Masonic. 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.