Veteran services at Phillips Family Center
Phillips Family Center in Vinton, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,885 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,490. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, direct cremation, traditional cremation service, and immediate cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 89 miles from Phillips Family Center. 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 Phillips Family Center publish funeral prices?
Phillips Family Center has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (319) 472-2388 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Phillips Family Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Phillips Family Center is located at 605 2Nd Avenue in Vinton, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 472-2388. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Phillips Family Center offer veteran families?
Phillips Family Center provides funeral service, memorial service, direct cremation, forwarding remains to another funeral home, receiving remains from another funeral home, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Phillips Family Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Phillips Family Center mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Phillips Family Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Phillips Family Center apart
- Second-generation family ownership and operation since 1972.
- Staff involvement in the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) for federal mass fatality identification.
- Active participation in Pioneer Cemetery Restoration efforts.
- Transparent pricing with detailed explanations of the FTC Funeral Rule and direct cost comparison examples on their website.
- Flexible payment terms, allowing 30 days without finance charges for services, merchandise, and cash advance items.
- Comprehensive online resources including local cemeteries, churches, lodging, restaurants, and veteran benefits information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation Service
- · Immediate Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · Vinton Lions Club
- · Vinton Country Club
- · Tara Hills Country Club
- · Keystone Turners
- · Trinity Lutheran Church
- · MJ Kirby American Legion Post #170
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits Assistance
- · Mass Fatality Identification (DMORT)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian. 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.