Veteran services at Stevens Memorial Chapel
Stevens Memorial Chapel in Ames, IA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Stevens Memorial Chapel offers military honors and specialized veterans memorial services. They are a Level Four Founding Community Partner with a veteran support organization and collaborate with local veteran groups, hosting annual community events to honor those who have served." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, military honors, veterans memorial service, private viewing before cremation, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. 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 flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and gardens (in-ground lawn burial). 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 Stevens Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 0% below 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 Stevens Memorial Chapel. Stevens Memorial Chapel 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. Stevens Memorial Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Stevens Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Stevens Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stevens Memorial Chapel is located at 607 28Th Street in Ames, IA. You can reach the home at (803) 788-6310. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stevens Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Stevens Memorial Chapel provides cremation, burial, traditional funeral service, celebration of life, funeral service video production, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stevens Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Stevens Memorial Chapel offers military honors and specialized veterans memorial services. They are a Level Four Founding Community Partner with a veteran support organization and collaborate with local veteran groups, hosting annual community events to honor those who have served.
Which faith traditions does Stevens Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Hispanic (cultural traditions) families, among others.
What sets Stevens Memorial Chapel apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any service aspect, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed at any time.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Cremation Custody of Care Guaranteed: Ensures exclusive custody and a detailed, certified process by CANA-licensed operators.
- Custom-tailored tributes: Specializes in highly personalized services, such as themed memorials with unique elements like horse-drawn carriages or gourmet candy receptions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Hispanic (cultural traditions), Muslim, Christian (Protestant). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.