Veteran services at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home
For veterans in Fort Dodge, IA, Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,590 for basic burial and $4,290 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation service options, veterans' funeral services, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,290. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 67 miles from Laufersweiler-Sievers 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 Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,290. 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 Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is located at 307 South 12th St. in Fort Dodge, IA. You can reach the home at (515) 576-3156. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, personalized funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation service options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home apart
- Fifth-generation family ownership, operating for over 168 years.
- On-site crematory completed in December 2018, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Multiple facility locations in Fort Dodge, Rockwell City, and Gowrie, Iowa.
- Offers a 100 percent guaranteed standard of service.
- Staff members are deeply involved in numerous local community organizations and boards.
- Provides life celebrants for services when clergy may not be chosen.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Cremation Service Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Young Professionals
- · Knights of Columbus Council 613
- · Holy Trinity Parish
- · Noon Sertoma
- · Webster County Crime Stoppers
- · Rotary
- · Fort Dodge Community School District School Board Member
- · Webster County 4H
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, United Methodist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church of Christ, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Evangelical Free. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.