Phillips Family Center

Veteran services at Phillips Family Center

Phillips Family Center in Vinton, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Phillips Family Center provides detailed information on Benton County Veterans Affairs, outlining eligibility and benefits such as free United States Burial Flags, headstones and markers, burial in National Cemeteries, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. Funeral home associate Steve Meyer is a U.S. Veteran and an active member of the MJ Kirby American Legion Post #170 in Blairstown." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, direct cremation, traditional cremation service, and immediate cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include spacious chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 89 miles from Phillips Family Center. Phillips Family Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Phillips Family Center is among them.

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 — 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?

Phillips Family Center provides detailed information on Benton County Veterans Affairs, outlining eligibility and benefits such as free United States Burial Flags, headstones and markers, burial in National Cemeteries, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. Funeral home associate Steve Meyer is a U.S. Veteran and an active member of the MJ Kirby American Legion Post #170 in Blairstown.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Direct Cremation
· Traditional Cremation Service
· Immediate Cremation

On-site facilities

· Spacious Chapel

· Ceiling Mounted Projector

· Hidden Screen for Tribute Videos and Slide Shows

· Family Lounge Area

· Coffee Bar

· Refrigerator

· Buffet Tables

· Family Gathering Space

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Veterans Benefits Assistance
· Mass Fatality Identification (DMORT)

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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How 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.