Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care

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 their own words: "Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care offers specific services and benefits to honor veteran loved ones, ensuring they receive deserved respect." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation options, burial options, permanent memorialization, veterans services, and advanced funeral and cremation planning. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

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). 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 37 miles from Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 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. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is among them.

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?

Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care offers specific services and benefits to honor veteran loved ones, ensuring they receive deserved respect.

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 & veteran services offered

★Permanent Memorialization

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Options

Cremation

· Cremation Options
· Advanced Funeral and Cremation Planning

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Veteran Funeral Benefits

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Non-denominational/Evangelical, Catholic.

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.

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How 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.