Veteran services at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc in Davenport, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home assists veterans and their spouses with burial benefits, specifically noting that a vault is provided at no charge for burial in any National Cemetery. This benefit is highlighted as a significant cost saving for families. The funeral home has experience with veteran services, as evidenced by the burial of Vietnam veteran Louis Oberman in the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal." On-site amenities include large chapel, chapel/parlor, and north chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,915 for basic burial and $2,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, online memorial, graveside service, and memorial jewelry. 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 large chapel, chapel/parlor, and north 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 2 miles from Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc 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. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (563) 322-4438, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc is located at 614 North Main Street in Davenport, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 322-4438. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, online memorial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home assists veterans and their spouses with burial benefits, specifically noting that a vault is provided at no charge for burial in any National Cemetery. This benefit is highlighted as a significant cost saving for families. The funeral home has experience with veteran services, as evidenced by the burial of Vietnam veteran Louis Oberman in the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.
Which faith traditions does Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1889, representing over a century of continuous service in Davenport.
- Offers memorial jewelry (Thumbies) crafted from a loved one's fingerprint or footprint.
- Provides one year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Assists veterans and their spouses with burial benefits, including a no-charge vault in any National Cemetery.
- Facility includes a large chapel and spacious visitation rooms, expanded to accommodate increased attendance over the years.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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.
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.