Veteran services at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service, located in Waterloo, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $6,285 for basic burial and $4,355 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, traditional military tributes, flag presentation service, presidential memorial certificate assistance, memorial plots assistance, and burial in va national cemetery assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service: direct cremation from $4,345. That places direct cremation roughly 50% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 83 miles from Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral 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 Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,345. 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 Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service is located at 400 South Street in Waterloo, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 234-6274. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service provides honoring veterans, traditional military tributes, flag presentation service, final salute, presidential memorial certificate assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service mentions military funeral honors, 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 Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service apart
- Oldest serving funeral home in Waterloo, Iowa.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including coordination of military honors and assistance with VA benefits (Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones, memorial plots, VA National Cemetery burial, expense reimbursement).
- Operates two distinct funeral home facilities in Waterloo.
- Dedicated pre-need counseling services with specialized staff.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Reimbursement Of Burial Expenses Assistance
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ.
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.