Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc.

Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. in Red Oak, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home owner, Ronald J. DeMarce, is actively involved with the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor. The local Red Oak Evergreen Cemetery also has a dedicated section for Veteran Memorials and honors veterans with over 1,000 flags on Memorial Day, suggesting a strong community focus on veteran services."

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, immediate cremation service, direct cremation, and traditional 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 outdoor niches. 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 Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,245. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Omaha National Cemetery in NE, approximately 50 miles from Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc.. Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,245. 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 Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 509 North Sixth St. in Red Oak, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 623-2796. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, immediate cremation service, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home owner, Ronald J. DeMarce, is actively involved with the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor. The local Red Oak Evergreen Cemetery also has a dedicated section for Veteran Memorials and honors veterans with over 1,000 flags on Memorial Day, suggesting a strong community focus on veteran services.

Which faith traditions does Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Sellergren-Lindell-Demarce Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Family-owned and operated for over 30 years by the DeMarce family, with multiple generations involved in the business.
Offers specific cremation memorialization options, including unique outdoor columbarium niches.
Provides dedicated resources and articles to support grieving children and teenagers.
Ronald J. DeMarce's 40-year licensed pin signifies extensive experience and long-standing commitment to funeral service.
Ronald J. DeMarce's involvement with the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor indicates a focus on veteran support.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Immediate Cremation Service
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Outdoor Niches

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Iowa Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Grieving Children and Teenagers Support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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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.