Veteran services at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc.
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. serves veteran families in Oelwein, IA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,955. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 64 miles from Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc.. 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 Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,955. 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 Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 221 North Frederick Ave. in Oelwein, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 283-4922. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. provides cremation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Locally owned and operated across multiple communities in northeast Iowa.
- Offers interactive digital obituary pages for sharing memories, ordering flowers, and planting memorial trees.
- Staff includes licensed funeral directors and associate licensed funeral directors, providing personalized service.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian.
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.