Veteran services at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care
For veterans in Ames, IA, Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $8,545 for basic burial and $5,405 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation options, burial options, permanent memorialization, veterans services, and advanced funeral and cremation planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care: direct cremation from $5,405. That places direct cremation roughly 86% above 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, about 37 miles from Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care. 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 Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,405. 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 Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is located at 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, IA. You can reach the home at (515) 292-2273. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care offer veteran families?
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care provides celebration of life, cremation options, burial options, permanent memorialization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Non-denominational/Evangelical, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care apart
- Locally owned and operated in Ames, Iowa, since 2007, emphasizing a local connection to Story County.
- Offers highly personalized "Celebration of Life" services, with unique options such as balloon releases, golfing outings, tree plantings, and incorporating personal memorabilia.
- Provides comprehensive advanced planning services, including financial planning options like pre-payment and life insurance assignment, aimed at reducing family burden.
- Offers dedicated bereavement care and follow-up services, including "Hope After Heartache" emails and specific grief resources for families.
- Staff includes funeral directors and associates with extensive experience, such as Tim Grandon with over 30 years in the funeral industry.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Options
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
- · Advanced Funeral and Cremation Planning
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotary Club of Ames
- · Arcadia Lodge
- · Moose Lodge
- · First United Methodist Church of Ames
- · United Church of Christ
- · Masonic Organizations
- · Mary Greeley Medical Center
- · St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Non-denominational/Evangelical, 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.