Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service

Veteran services at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service

Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, located in Iowa City, IA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service offers specialized services for honoring veterans, including specific veteran resources within their grief and healing programs." Published pricing lists $6,710 for basic burial and $3,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, permanent memorialization, and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,840. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 55 miles from Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service. Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service 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. Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,840. 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 Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service is located at 605 Kirkwood Ave. in Iowa City, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 338-8171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service offer veteran families?

Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service provides funeral services, general price list & merchandise, cremation, green funerals, rituals & cultural services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service offers specialized services for honoring veterans, including specific veteran resources within their grief and healing programs.

Which faith traditions does Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service apart

Extensive historical roots in Iowa City, with a founder who was instrumental in establishing the Iowa Funeral Directors Association and served as National President.
Comprehensive aftercare program including a physical lending library, a 365-day daily email grief support program, and various community-hosted events like "Breaking Bread" and an annual Holiday Memorial Service.
Specialization in green funerals, offering environmentally conscious options.
Dedicated pet cremation services through Faithful Companions Pet Cremation Service.
On-site event space, The Kirkwood Room, available for luncheons, receptions, and gatherings for up to 100 guests.
Recognition with the Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award, the highest award in funeral service presented by the National Funeral Directors Association.

Military & veteran services offered

★Permanent Memorialization

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service

· Lensing's Oak Hill

· The Kirkwood Room

· Lensing Community Library

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Green Funerals
· Rituals & Cultural Services
· Honoring Veterans
· Pet Services
· Faithful Companions Pet Cremation Service

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.

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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.