Veteran services at Overton Funeral Home
Veteran families in Indianola, IA can turn to Overton Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,310 for basic burial and $2,922 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside ceremony, cremation, direct cremation, cemetery choices, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Overton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,922. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, about 24 miles from Overton 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 Overton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,922. 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 Overton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Overton Funeral Home is located at 501 West Ashland Avenue in Indianola, IA. You can reach the home at (515) 961-5121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Overton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Overton Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside ceremony, cremation, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Overton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Overton Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Overton Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Synod), United Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Overton Funeral Home apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation, spanning four generations.
- Annual Lily Distribution event around Easter to remember loved ones, delivered to churches or available for pickup.
- Comprehensive grief support including a 'Griefwords Online Library' and a year-long email subscription with comforting messages.
- Detailed pre-planning options with flexible funding through bank trusts or insurance, allowing families to lock in current prices and ease future burdens.
- Live-streaming capabilities for services, enabling remote participation for friends and family.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremony
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Urn Burial
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · Redeemer Lutheran Church
- · Indianola Noon Lions Club
- · Indianola Community Foundation
- · Indianola Good Samaritan Advisory Board
- · Indianola Community Youth Foundation
- · Indianola Youth Football League
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Synod), United Methodist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Masonic. 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.