Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Veteran services at Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service

For veterans in Dubuque, IA, Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory provides assistance with veterans' benefits and is committed to honoring military service members with respect, including coordinating military funerals and honor guard details." On-site amenities include two chapels and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,125 for basic burial and $2,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, permanent memorialization, memorial services, graveside burial, and direct cremation. 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 two chapels. 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.

Published pricing at Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,725. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 70 miles from Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 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. Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,725. 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 Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is located at 3860 Asbury Rd. in Dubuque, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 582-5222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service offer veteran families?

Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service provides burial, cremation, life celebrations, permanent memorialization, pre-planning services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory provides assistance with veterans' benefits and is committed to honoring military service members with respect, including coordinating military funerals and honor guard details.

Which faith traditions does Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service apart

Established in 1846, making it a long-standing institution in Dubuque.
Features a privately-owned crematory on-site.
Offers comprehensive assistance with insurance, Social Security, banking, and veterans' benefits.
Provides two chapels, including a larger space for gatherings and a smaller one for intimate farewells, along with a lounge and kitchenette for catered events.

Military & veteran services offered

★Permanent Memorialization

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Burial
· Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Two Chapels

· Lounge Area

· Kitchenette

· Ample Parking

· Privately-Owned Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Veterans' Benefits
· Green Burial

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.