Veteran services at Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home
Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home, located in Manson, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include elegant chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,975 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include elegant chapel.
Published pricing at Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,975. That places direct cremation roughly 37% above 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, about 74 miles from Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home. 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 Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,975. 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 Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home is located at 1408 11Th Avenue in Manson, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 469-3315. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation, personalization, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home apart
- Decades of experience in funeral and cremation services since 1966.
- Personalized planning services to create unique and meaningful tributes.
- Long-standing reputation for professionalism, empathy, flexibility, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Recipient of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association's Award of Excellence for community service.
- Deep community involvement by leadership, including support for local charities and educational institutions.
- Two convenient locations in Fort Dodge and Manson, Iowa, following the 2023 merger with Larson-Weishaar Funeral Home.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Mennonite, United Church of Christ.
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.