Veteran services at Irish Ridge Cremation
Irish Ridge Cremation, located in Fairfield, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and memorial websites. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Keokuk National Cemetery in IA, about 51 miles from Irish Ridge Cremation. 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
Does Irish Ridge Cremation publish funeral prices?
Irish Ridge Cremation has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (641) 472-3176 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Irish Ridge Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Irish Ridge Cremation is located at 2805 West Burlington Avenue in Fairfield, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 472-3176. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Irish Ridge Cremation offer veteran families?
Irish Ridge Cremation provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, funeral webcasting, memorial websites, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Irish Ridge Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Irish Ridge Cremation mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Irish Ridge Cremation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Lutheran, Congregational, Christian Church (Independent Christian Church) families, among others.
What sets Irish Ridge Cremation apart
- Multiple locations across Southeast Iowa (Keosauqua, Eldon, Fairfield)
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation for memorial tree plantings
- Funeral webcasting services for remote participation
- Comprehensive assistance with Veterans Benefits
- Personalized service planning, often incorporating specific details about the deceased as highlighted in testimonials
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits Assistance
- · Memorial Trees
- · Flower Delivery
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Lutheran, Congregational, Christian Church (Independent Christian Church), Baptist, Presbyterian, Free Methodist.
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.