Veteran services at Fielding Funeral Homes Inc
Fielding Funeral Homes Inc, located in Chariton, IA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Fielding Funeral Homes provides specialized veteran services, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags, and information regarding Social Security benefits." On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,606 for basic burial and $2,755 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, traditional burial, cremation, and memorial service. 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 chapels. 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 Fielding Funeral Homes Inc: direct cremation from $2,755. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, approximately 50 miles from Fielding Funeral Homes Inc. Fielding Funeral Homes Inc 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. Fielding Funeral Homes Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Fielding Funeral Homes Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,755. 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 Fielding Funeral Homes Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fielding Funeral Homes Inc is located at 227 South Grand Street in Chariton, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 774-5014. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fielding Funeral Homes Inc offer veteran families?
Fielding Funeral Homes Inc provides pre-planning, veteran services, obituary notifications, guest book, flower ordering, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fielding Funeral Homes Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Fielding Funeral Homes provides specialized veteran services, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags, and information regarding Social Security benefits.
Which faith traditions does Fielding Funeral Homes Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Fielding Funeral Homes Inc apart
- Over 160 years of continuous family operation, tracing roots to one of Iowa's first dedicated funeral homes.
- Comprehensive monument services, including custom design, installation, and engraving for new or existing markers.
- Direct online ordering of flowers from local florists, bypassing wire service fees.
- Year-long daily grief support email program.
- Extensive pre-arrangement options available online or in-person.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.