Veteran services at Martin Funeral Home
Martin Funeral Home, located in Waukon, IA, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans package. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Martin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 42 miles from Martin 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 Martin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Martin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Martin Funeral Home is located at 202 Allamakee St. in Waukon, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 568-3162. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Martin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Martin Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Martin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Martin Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Martin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Seventh-day Adventist families, among others.
What sets Martin Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, evolving from a family-owned furniture and casket-making business to a multi-location funeral home.
- Multiple locations in Waukon and Lansing, Iowa, providing regional coverage.
- Staff with diverse professional backgrounds, including a U.S. Army veteran and locally trained funeral directors.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including articles from the Griefwords Online Library by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Proactive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging online guestbook use and social distancing.
- Offers pre-planning services with a dedicated 'Simple Planner' option.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · South West Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- · Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity
- · National Association of Pastoral Musicians
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, United Church of Christ, Seventh-day Adventist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Martin 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.