Veteran services at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, located in Iowa City, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,900 for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial service, and veterans benefits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,000. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 51 miles from Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. 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 Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,000. 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 Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is located at 2720 Muscatine Ave. in Iowa City, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 338-1132. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service provides funeral service, cremation services, burial service, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service apart
- Focus on remembering the unique life of the individual, not just conducting a standard funeral service.
- Offers complimentary services for deceased younger children, providing care without cost to the family in these specific situations.
- Does not solicit pre-arranged funeral services through calls, door-knocking, mailings, or commissioned salespeople; pre-planning discussions are conducted by licensed funeral directors only when initiated by the family.
- Features an on-site crematory, ensuring all cremation processes are handled directly by their staff.
- Licensed funeral directors are available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
- Committed to serving all families, regardless of financial situation, ensuring care with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · A Greener Funeral
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Pre-Arrangement
- · Child Loss Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.