Veteran services at Henderson-Barker Funeral Home
Henderson-Barker Funeral Home serves veteran families in West Branch, IA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,050 for basic burial and $3,440 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Henderson-Barker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,440. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 44 miles from Henderson-Barker Funeral Home. 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 Henderson-Barker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,440. 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 Henderson-Barker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Henderson-Barker Funeral Home is located at 201 Pedersen Street in West Branch, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 643-2112. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Henderson-Barker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Henderson-Barker Funeral Home provides pre-planning, traditional funeral, cremation, burial, online tributes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Henderson-Barker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Henderson-Barker Funeral Home mentions 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 Henderson-Barker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Catholic, Protestant denominations), Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist families, among others.
What sets Henderson-Barker Funeral Home apart
- Interactive online tributes for remote participation, allowing guests to leave condolences, share memories, post photos, and light candles.
- Comprehensive grief resources, including articles by Dr. Bill, covering various aspects of loss and coping.
- Detailed pre-planning options with flexible payment plans and protection against inflation.
- Assistance with securing veteran benefits (burial flags, government markers, memorial certificates, burial plots) and Social Security notifications.
- An 'Ask the Director' feature for confidential inquiries about funeral planning or services.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services assistance
- · Social Security notifications assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Catholic, Protestant denominations), Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim. 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.