Veteran services at Powers Funeral Home
Powers Funeral Home, located in Laurens, IA, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,165 for basic burial and $3,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Powers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 92 miles from Powers 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 Powers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Powers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Powers Funeral Home is located at 263 Ralston Street in Laurens, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 845-4722. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Powers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Powers Funeral Home provides funeral planning, pre-planning, memorial service, monument services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Powers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Powers Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Powers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Powers Funeral Home apart
- Personalized service design, accommodating diverse preferences, religions, and budgets.
- Specialization in honoring veterans, with dedicated services and preplanning options.
- Comprehensive preplanning services, allowing for detailed arrangements covering personal, family, military, service, and final disposition wishes.
- Long-standing staff members with extensive experience and deep community ties, many of whom are actively involved in local organizations.
- Two convenient locations in Creston and Afton, Iowa, serving Union County and surrounding areas.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Golden Rule Funeral Services, LTD
Specialties
- · Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Non-denominational.
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.