Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Veteran services at Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. in Red Oak, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "LeRette Funeral Chapel provides free military funeral honors for eligible veterans, requiring a DD-214 for verification. These honors include the folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps. Additional honors can encompass a three-volley rifle salute, draping the U.S. flag over the casket, and a final salute at the gravesite. The chapel also assists families in communicating with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for a Presidential Memorial Certificate, headstones or markers, memorial plots, burial in a VA national cemetery, and reimbursement of burial expenses." Published pricing lists $5,615 for basic burial and $2,965 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,965. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Omaha National Cemetery in NE, approximately 48 miles from Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc.. Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral 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. Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,965. 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 Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. is located at 410 Sixth St. in Red Oak, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 623-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. offer veteran families?

Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, veteran services, preplanning services, viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

LeRette Funeral Chapel provides free military funeral honors for eligible veterans, requiring a DD-214 for verification. These honors include the folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps. Additional honors can encompass a three-volley rifle salute, draping the U.S. flag over the casket, and a final salute at the gravesite. The chapel also assists families in communicating with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for a Presidential Memorial Certificate, headstones or markers, memorial plots, burial in a VA national cemetery, and reimbursement of burial expenses.

What sets Nelson-Boylan-Lerette Funeral Chapel, Inc. apart

Over 100 years of continuous service in Red Oak and Southwest Iowa, established in 1921.
Recently moved to a new, modern facility at 525 East Ratliff Road, enhancing service capabilities.
Comprehensive preplanning options, including prepayment into a trust fund and transferability of arrangements.
Specialized services for veterans, assisting with military honors and VA benefits.
Detailed online resources for grief support, funeral etiquette, and Social Security benefits.
Commitment to personalized services, incorporating individual hobbies and interests into celebrations of life.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

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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.