Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home

Veteran services at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Readlyn, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes provides resources and assistance with Veterans Benefits, as indicated by the dedicated section on their website." On-site amenities include chapel, corson chapel, and dawson chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,120 for basic burial and $3,705 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and immediate burial services. 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 chapel, corson chapel, dawson chapel, and kaiser chapel. 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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, approximately 69 miles from Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home 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. Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (319) 279-3551, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home is located at 205 Highland Avenue in Readlyn, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 279-3551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home provides complete funeral services, cremation services, immediate burial services, body donation, transfer services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes provides resources and assistance with Veterans Benefits, as indicated by the dedicated section on their website.

Which faith traditions does Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership with a legacy dating back to 1895 in Waverly and firm establishment in 1901.
Pioneering pre-planning services since the 1940s, offering early financial and emotional benefits for families.
Multiple funeral home locations across the Cedar Valley area, including Waverly, Shell Rock, Denver, and Readlyn, providing broad regional coverage.
Leadership team composed of long-term employees who became co-owners in 2019, ensuring continuity and deep understanding of local needs.
Staff with notable professional credentials and community involvement, such as Ryan G. Tucker's past presidency of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, Certified Funeral Service Practitioner designation, and recognition in "The Courier’s 20 under 40."
Flexible and accommodating facilities, including the Waverly location's ability to combine three chapels for large services seating up to 150 guests, and unique historical elements like antique quilts in the lobby.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Immediate Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Lobby

· Fireplace Room

· Kitchen Area

· Arrangement Room

· Balcony

· Corson Chapel

· Dawson Chapel

· Kaiser Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Iowa Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Methodist, Lutheran.

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.