Veteran services at Teahen Funeral Home, Inc.
Teahen Funeral Home, Inc., located in Cedar Rapids, IA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,295 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional funeral with cremation, cremation with no services, cremation with memorial services, immediate burial, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Teahen Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,056. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 69 miles from Teahen Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,056. 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 Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 3100 F Ave. NW in Cedar Rapids, IA. You can reach the home at (319) 396-2616. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. provides pre-planning, traditional funeral service, traditional funeral with cremation, cremation with no services, cremation with memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist, Open Bible Church, Lutheran, Christian (general) families, among others.
What sets Teahen Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Three generations of continuous family operation since 1936.
- On-site Monarch Room for receptions and gatherings, seating up to 165 guests.
- Facility dog, Bentley, a Professional Facility Dog providing comfort to guests.
- Extensive online Griefwords Online Library for grief support resources.
- Peter Teahen's notable community leadership, including founding the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival and receiving the National Public Spirit Award.
- Specialized pre-need counseling provided by Penny Ackerman, a pastoral minister and cancer survivor.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral with Cremation
- · Cremation with No Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · All Faiths
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist, Open Bible Church, Lutheran, Christian (general).
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.