Veteran services at Rieken Vieth Funeral Home
Rieken Vieth Funeral Home serves veteran families in Oakland, IA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,485 for basic burial and $4,270 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Rieken Vieth Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,270. That places direct cremation roughly 47% 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 Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 40 miles from Rieken Vieth 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 Rieken Vieth Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,270. 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 Rieken Vieth Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rieken Vieth Funeral Home is located at 219 Oakland Avenue in Oakland, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 482-6243. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rieken Vieth Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Rieken Vieth Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, memorial service, private identification, pre-planning services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rieken Vieth Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rieken Vieth Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rieken Vieth Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Nondenominational, United Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Rieken Vieth Funeral Home apart
- Participation in the Batesville Living Memorial Program, planting a tree seedling as a tribute for qualifying products.
- Extensive online Griefwords Online Library, providing articles and resources for individuals and families navigating grief, curated by the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies, offering guidance in creating unique and meaningful tributes that reflect the loved one's life, relationships, and hobbies.
- Comprehensive facilities including handicapped accessible features, overflow seating with closed-circuit television, and a dedicated family room to accommodate diverse family needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Directors
- · Funeral Services of Iowa
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Nondenominational, United Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Catholic. 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.