Veteran services at Elliott Chapel
Elliott Chapel, located in New London, IA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Elliott Chapel offers specialized services to honor veterans, recognizing their sacrifices for the country. They assist families with necessary documentation, such as DD-214 discharge papers, to ensure appropriate recognition and arrangements for military service members." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,985 for basic burial and $3,385 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 4 Google reviews give the firm a 5.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel and columbarium. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Elliott Chapel: direct cremation from $3,385. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the Iowa median ($2,905). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Keokuk National Cemetery Annex in IA, approximately 36 miles from Elliott Chapel. Elliott Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Iowa has approximately 577 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Elliott Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Elliott Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,385. 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 Elliott Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Elliott Chapel is located at One Redbud Lane in New London, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 367-5211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Elliott Chapel offer veteran families?
Elliott Chapel provides personalized services, veteran services, cremation, burial, viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Elliott Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Elliott Chapel offers specialized services to honor veterans, recognizing their sacrifices for the country. They assist families with necessary documentation, such as DD-214 discharge papers, to ensure appropriate recognition and arrangements for military service members.
How do families rate Elliott Chapel?
Elliott Chapel holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Elliott Chapel apart
- Strong emphasis on personalized services tailored to individual lives, hobbies, and interests.
- Dedicated specialization in honoring veterans, ensuring their sacrifices are recognized with appropriate services.
- Long-standing local staff with deep community ties, including a funeral director/manager raised in Henry County and staff members with decades of local involvement.
- Comprehensive preplanning checklist and one-on-one assistance to guide families through future arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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- · Honoring Veterans
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Elliott Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I have used this funeral home 3 times now. Each time the experience has been wonderful! Service is excellent down to the smallest detail. Service is always done with compassion. Very good!”
“Katherine sue campbell Was a tribute”
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EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.