Veteran services at Oakcrest Funeral Services
Oakcrest Funeral Services serves veteran families in Buffalo Center, IA with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Google shows 4.0 stars from 1 review.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 95 miles from Oakcrest Funeral Services. 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
Does Oakcrest Funeral Services publish funeral prices?
Oakcrest Funeral Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (641) 562-2858 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Oakcrest Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oakcrest Funeral Services is located at 414 1St Avenue Northwest in Buffalo Center, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 562-2858. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Oakcrest Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Oakcrest Funeral Services 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.
How do families rate Oakcrest Funeral Services?
Oakcrest Funeral Services holds a 4.0-star rating across 1 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
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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.