Veteran services at Hauser Funeral Home, Inc.
For veterans in Charles City, IA, Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,900 for basic burial and $3,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
Published pricing at Hauser Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,450. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 52 miles from Hauser Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,450. 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 Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1205 South Main St. in Charles City, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 228-2323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, memorial services, cremation, burial, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Hauser Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Personalized services that incorporate a loved one's hobbies, activities, and interests.
- On-site columbarium for cremated remains.
- Assistance with arrangements when a death occurs away from home.
- Comprehensive preplanning checklist and guidance.
- Detailed FAQ section addressing specific concerns about embalming, cremation with viewing, and ash scattering.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.