Veteran services at Ewing Funeral Home - Britt
For veterans in Britt, IA, Ewing Funeral Home - Britt coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and memorial visitation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 95 miles from Ewing Funeral Home - Britt. 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 Ewing Funeral Home - Britt publish funeral prices?
Ewing Funeral Home - Britt has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (641) 843-3839 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Ewing Funeral Home - Britt located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ewing Funeral Home - Britt is located at 178 Center Street West in Britt, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 843-3839. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ewing Funeral Home - Britt offer veteran families?
Ewing Funeral Home - Britt provides visitation, funeral service, burial, inurnment, memorial visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ewing Funeral Home - Britt help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ewing Funeral Home - Britt mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ewing Funeral Home - Britt accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Evangelical Free Church of America families, among others.
What sets Ewing Funeral Home - Britt apart
- Five locations across Northern Iowa, offering localized service.
- Staff includes InSight Certified Celebrants (Michael Ewing, Abby Goodenow) for personalized ceremonies.
- Licensed Preneed Insurance Agents (Michael Ewing, Abby Goodenow) for advance planning.
- Dedicated Aftercare Support Coordinator (Jamie Kruger) connecting families with grief counseling and support groups.
- Specialization in cemetery monuments, with dedicated staff (Barbara Eekhoff) for design assistance.
- Long-standing staff tenure, including a retired licensed funeral director with 50 years of service (Roger Ewing) and support staff with decades of experience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Inurnment
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cemetery Monuments
- · Aftercare Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Evangelical Free Church of America. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Ewing Funeral Home - Britt's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.