Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home

Veteran services at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home serves veteran families in Parkersburg, IA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Allen Redman, co-owner and funeral director, is an honorably discharged Staff Sergeant from the United States Air Force. While his military background is noted, the website does not explicitly list specific veteran funeral services." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,960 for basic burial and $3,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. 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 on-site 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.

Published pricing at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,200. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the Iowa median ($2,905). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, approximately 68 miles from Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home 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. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,200. 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 Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home is located at 507 Second St. in Parkersburg, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 346-1534. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, mausoleum entombment, funeral service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Allen Redman, co-owner and funeral director, is an honorably discharged Staff Sergeant from the United States Air Force. While his military background is noted, the website does not explicitly list specific veteran funeral services.

Which faith traditions does Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Congregational, Christian Reformed, United Methodist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.

What sets Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation by Allen and Rachael Redman, continuing a legacy from Rachael's father.
Long-standing history in the community, with the Parkersburg location established in 1941.
Operates three funeral home locations in Parkersburg, Aplington, and Clarksville, Iowa.
Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online planner, to help families make arrangements in advance.
Provides extensive grief resources and an online Grief Library, featuring content from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief expert.

Military & veteran services offered

★Mausoleum Entombment

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Committal

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Handicap Accessible Facility

· On-site Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Iowa Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Cremation
· Burial
· Direct cremation
· Pre-planning services
· Green burial
· Ground burial

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Congregational, Christian Reformed, United Methodist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Air Force

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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.