Lunning Chapel Inc

Veteran services at Lunning Chapel Inc

Lunning Chapel Inc serves veteran families in Burlington, IA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Lunning Chapel Inc. provides specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country. The chapel assists with arrangements that respect military service. Aspen Grove Cemetery, a nearby historic cemetery, also features special lots dedicated to veterans of various wars." 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.

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

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Lunning Chapel Inc: direct cremation from $3,385. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Keokuk National Cemetery Annex in IA, approximately 33 miles from Lunning Chapel Inc. Lunning Chapel Inc 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. Lunning Chapel Inc is among them.

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?

Lunning Chapel Inc. provides specialized services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country. The chapel assists with arrangements that respect military service. Aspen Grove Cemetery, a nearby historic cemetery, also features special lots dedicated to veterans of various wars.

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 & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Chapel

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Prearrangement Counseling

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Church of the Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.