Veteran services at Kramer Funeral Home
Veteran families in Monticello, IA can turn to Kramer Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Kramer-Morris Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with applying for veterans’ benefits." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,740 for basic burial and $3,240 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, limited cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Kramer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,240. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 73 miles from Kramer Funeral Home. Kramer 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. Kramer Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kramer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,240. 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 Kramer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kramer Funeral Home is located at 700 East Oak Street in Monticello, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 465-5400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kramer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kramer Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional services, limited cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kramer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kramer-Morris Funeral Home provides specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with applying for veterans’ benefits.
Which faith traditions does Kramer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Kramer Funeral Home apart
- Five generations of family ownership and operation, tracing back to 1880 with Paul Lippert.
- Multiple physical locations across eastern Iowa, including Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Dyersville, Monticello, and Holy Cross.
- Specialization in serving Catholic families, with staff knowledgeable in Catholic faith practices for funeral planning.
- Dedicated preplanning specialists, such as Macy L. Lane, who offer expertise in advanced funeral planning, veterans' benefits, and Social Security benefits.
- Comprehensive monument coordination services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Limited Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Indiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
- · International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association
Specializations
- · Preplanning
- · Monument Coordination
- · Catholic Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.