Iowa Cremation

Veteran services at Iowa Cremation

Iowa Cremation in Waukee, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial service planning. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Iowa Cremation: direct cremation from $3,062. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, approximately 7 miles from Iowa Cremation. Iowa Cremation 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. Iowa Cremation is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Iowa Cremation cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,062. 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 Iowa Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Iowa Cremation is located at 16185 Southeast Laurel St. in Waukee, IA. You can reach the home at (515) 264-3407. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Iowa Cremation offer veteran families?

Iowa Cremation provides cremation, preplanning, grief resources, obituary writing assistance, travel protection, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Iowa Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Iowa Cremation 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 Iowa Cremation accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Non-denominational Christian families, among others.

What sets Iowa Cremation apart

Membership organization offering pre-funding of cremation at today's prices, guaranteeing no future cost increases.
24/7 availability of licensed staff without additional fees for services outside normal business hours, weekends, or holidays.
Exclusive GriefCare Line for members, staffed by trained counselors and overseen by Foundation 2, an Iowa-certified crisis counseling center.
Hospite program and free staff development/training workshops for allied end-of-life care professionals, led by Dr. James Coyle.
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or mileage charges.
State-of-the-art cremation facilities in Cedar Rapids and Waukee, welcoming visits and offering private rooms for family time prior to cremation.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service Planning

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· State-of-the-Art Facility (Cedar Rapids)

· State-of-the-Art Facility (Waukee)

· Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Cremation
· Membership Organization

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Non-denominational Christian.

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.