Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc.

Veteran services at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc.

For veterans in Jefferson, IA, Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home explicitly offers "Honoring Veterans" services. Owner Aaron Schroeder is a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., indicating a strong commitment to serving military families and veterans." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,865 for basic burial and $3,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,450. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Iowa Veterans Cemetery in IA, approximately 39 miles from Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc.. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, 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. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc. apart

• Historic Spanish architecture building (built 1920) with unique interior design, including an Old Mexico mural, mosaic fountain, and imported fishpond.
• Extensive hand-wrought ornamental ironwork by renowned artisan Louie Berar Delli, crafted between 1936 and 1974.
• Rich local history, including involvement in the burial of WWI hero Merle Hay and early adoption of automobile hearses in Greene County.
• Online preplanning services with a comprehensive checklist and transferability of arrangements to any U.S. funeral home.
• Owner Aaron Schroeder's military veteran status and active affiliations with veteran organizations (American Legion, V.F.W.), underscoring a focus on veteran services.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Methodist, Lutheran, Disciples of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Homes, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:

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.