Veteran services at Pierschbacher Funeral Home
Pierschbacher Funeral Home, located in Chariton, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $7,975 for basic burial and $3,155 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Pierschbacher Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,155. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 50 miles from Pierschbacher 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 Pierschbacher Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,155. 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 Pierschbacher Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pierschbacher Funeral Home is located at 914 Roland Avenue in Chariton, IA. You can reach the home at (641) 774-2918. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pierschbacher Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Pierschbacher Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation, burial, veteran services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pierschbacher Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pierschbacher Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pierschbacher Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) families, among others.
What sets Pierschbacher Funeral Home apart
- Operates five distinct locations in south-central Iowa (Chariton, Knoxville, Lacona, Melcher-Dallas, Milo)
- Offers "Vital Ice" initiative, a community-focused life-saving resource
- Provides specialized veteran services, including assistance with benefits and paperwork
- Facilitates preplanning with online forms and downloadable checklists
- Emphasizes personalization of services to reflect individual lives
- Staff available 24/7 for immediate needs and inquiries
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Community of Christ, Assembly of God, Episcopal, Pentecostal.
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.