Veteran services at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home
Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home, located in Muscatine, IA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services specializes in veterans' services, providing assistance with veterans' headstones and burial flags. They offer a dedicated 'Veterans Overview' section on their website to guide families through these specific arrangements." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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. 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 Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,925. That places direct cremation roughly 34% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 29 miles from Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home 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. Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,925. 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 Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home is located at 2907 Mulberry Ave. in Muscatine, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 263-8112. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, pre-arrangements, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services specializes in veterans' services, providing assistance with veterans' headstones and burial flags. They offer a dedicated 'Veterans Overview' section on their website to guide families through these specific arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Assemblies of God, Catholic, United Methodist, Evangelical Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home apart
- A dedicated Toy Room provides a space for young children to play during visitations, allowing parents to engage with other adults.
- The Life Transition Library offers resources and information for families navigating loss and grief.
- A Community Room is available at no additional charge for post-service gatherings, particularly beneficial for families without church affiliations or organizational ties.
- An extensive calendar of community events, including a Valentine Luncheon for widows, Senior Health Fairs, and grief support groups like 'Handling the Holidays' and 'The Compassionate Friends'.
- A detailed COVID-19 Emergency Plan implemented to ensure public health and safety during services, including enhanced cleaning and options for electronic attendance.
Military & veteran services offered
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Cremation
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Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Assemblies of God, Catholic, United Methodist, Evangelical Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian.
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.