Veteran services at Lunning Chapel Inc
Lunning Chapel Inc serves veteran families in Burlington, IA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,985 for basic burial and $3,385 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lunning Chapel Inc: direct cremation from $3,385. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Keokuk National Cemetery Annex in IA, about 33 miles from Lunning Chapel Inc. 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 Lunning Chapel Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,385. 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 Lunning Chapel Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lunning Chapel Inc is located at 2620 Mount Pleasant Street in Burlington, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 752-2771. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lunning Chapel Inc offer veteran families?
Lunning Chapel Inc provides personalized services, service options, honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lunning Chapel Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lunning Chapel Inc mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lunning Chapel Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Church of the Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Lunning Chapel Inc apart
- Multi-generational family involvement in ownership and operations, with Chip Readinger as owner and his son Ryan Readinger on staff.
- Staff members hold specialized certifications as crematory operators and prearrangement counselors.
- Extensive community involvement by staff, including affiliations with local civic organizations, coaching, and pastoral service.
- Offers specialized services for honoring veterans, including assistance with government markers and burial flags.
- Provides comprehensive preplanning services, allowing for detailed personalization of services and disposition choices.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Burlington Kiwanis Club
- · Burlington Moose Lodge #579
- · Eagles Aerie #150
- · Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Greater Burlington Partnership
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Prearrangement Counseling
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Church of the Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.