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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, permanent memorialization, memorial services, graveside burial, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include two chapels.
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). 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 70 miles from Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hoffmann-Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans' Benefits
- · Green Burial
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.