Veteran services at Prugh Funeral Service
Prugh Funeral Service in Burlington, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,350 for basic burial and $3,055 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, cremation casket selection, memorial services, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Prugh Funeral Service: direct cremation from $3,055. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Keokuk National Cemetery Annex in IA, about 32 miles from Prugh Funeral Service. 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 Prugh Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,055. 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 Prugh Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Prugh Funeral Service is located at 3940 Division Street in Burlington, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 752-2828. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Prugh Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Prugh Funeral Service provides at-need services, pre-arrangement services, transfer existing pre-arrangements, veterans services, casket selection, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Prugh Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Prugh Funeral Service mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Prugh Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Presbyterian, Church of the Nazarene, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Prugh Funeral Service apart
- Sixth-generation family-owned and operated business.
- Operates the only on-site crematory in the area, managed by fully licensed funeral directors.
- The 3940 Division Street facility was purpose-built as a comprehensive funeral care facility for Southeast Iowa and west-central Illinois.
- Features a large chapel capable of seating 400 people.
- Extensive community involvement and affiliations with numerous local organizations and churches.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Urn Selection
- · Urn Vault Selection
- · Cremation Casket Selection
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · On-Site Cremation
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Presbyterian, Church of the Nazarene, Baptist. 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.