Veteran services at Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City
Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City serves veteran families in Rockwell City, IA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $8,145 for basic burial and $4,085 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation service options, veterans' funeral services, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City: direct cremation from $4,085. That places direct cremation roughly 41% 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 68 miles from Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City. 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 Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,085. 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 Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City is located at 528 Main St. in Rockwell City, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 297-7541. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City offer veteran families?
Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City provides traditional funerals, personalized funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation service options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City apart
- Operates as a fifth-generation family business with over 168 years of continuous service.
- Features an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Offers a 100 percent service guarantee, aiming to exceed expectations.
- Provides innovative, truly personalized funeral home services and products.
- Offers professional guidance and specialized attention before, during, and after the loss of a loved one.
- Maintains transparency in business practices and service pricing.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Cremation Service Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Young Professionals
- · Knights of Columbus Council 613
- · Holy Trinity Parish
- · Noon Sertoma
- · Webster County Crime Stoppers
- · Rotary
- · Pre-Need Systems
- · Homesteaders Life Company
Specialties
- · Veterans' Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran.
Branches of service mentioned
Palmer and Swank Funeral Home - Rockwell City'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.