Veteran services at Papich-Kuba Funeral Service
For veterans in Cedar Rapids, IA, Papich-Kuba Funeral Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The funeral home offers military services." Published pricing lists $5,875 for basic burial and $2,475 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.1 stars across 18 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation offerings, full service cremation offerings, and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 67 miles from Papich-Kuba Funeral Service. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Papich-Kuba Funeral Service holds a 4.1-star rating from 18 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Papich-Kuba Funeral Service publish funeral prices?
Papich-Kuba Funeral Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (319) 362-9032, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Papich-Kuba Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is located at 1228 2nd St SE in Cedar Rapids, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 362-9032. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Papich-Kuba Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Papich-Kuba Funeral Service provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation offerings, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Papich-Kuba Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers military services.
Which faith traditions does Papich-Kuba Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Orthodox families, among others.
How do families rate Papich-Kuba Funeral Service?
Papich-Kuba Funeral Service holds a 4.1-star rating across 18 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Papich-Kuba Funeral Service apart
- Deep historical ties and active involvement with the Cedar Rapids Czech community, evidenced by numerous specific organizational affiliations.
- Operation of two distinct chapel locations within Cedar Rapids.
- Provision of a dedicated Children's Room and Family Kitchen within their facilities.
- Extensive online grief library featuring resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief expert.
- Decades of continuous operation since 1934, with current owner Michael Papich having over 40 years of experience as a licensed funeral director.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Offerings
- · Full Service Cremation Offerings
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · 3rd Degree Council #5677, Knights of Columbus
- · 4th Degree Bowen General Assembly #269, Knights of Columbus
- · Cadets Of Saint George Branch #WO45 F.C.S.L.A. (formerly Catholic Workman)
- · Federation Of Czech Groups
- · Lodge Cedar Rapids #262 Better Life Insurance Association
- · Lodge Junior American Czechs #388 Czechoslovak Society Of America (CSA)
Specializations
- · Religious Backgrounds
- · Ethnic Backgrounds
- · Czech Community Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Orthodox.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Papich-Kuba Funeral Service. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Mike Papich was a godsend to work with upon the unexpected and sudden death of my father. His professionalism was top notch and service to our entire family was excellent. The funeral home was peaceful and quite comfortable given the large number of people that attended the services. The staff worked so well with everyone. We really couldn’t ask for better service during that difficult time. I would highly recommend any family to Papich-Kuba.”
“Mike Papich went above and beyond to guide our family through the process of arranging our dear mother's funeral. He was available at all times to answer any question we had. Thank you Mike! Gwen”
“Mom’s visitation and funeral were perfection. She had prepared us for this spiritual celebration - you made it a wondrous reality! June A.”
“Mike father pedeski will be available at 11 AM Friday mornin That's the 12th of January.”
“Mike did a great job for both of my parents funerals. He was very compassionate and understanding.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.