Veteran services at The Runge Mortuary and Crematory
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory serves veteran families in Davenport, IA with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel (up to 250), and interfaith chapel (100 capacity), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,795 for basic burial and $2,970 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veteran services, memorial keepsakes, and celestis memorial spaceflight. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel (up to 250), interfaith chapel (100 capacity), gardens, and cremation niches.
Published pricing at The Runge Mortuary and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, about 4 miles from The Runge Mortuary and Crematory. 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 The Runge Mortuary and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,970. 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 The Runge Mortuary and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory is located at 838 East Kimberly Rd. in Davenport, IA. You can reach the home at (563) 391-6202. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Runge Mortuary and Crematory offer veteran families?
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory provides cremation, traditional burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Runge Mortuary and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does The Runge Mortuary and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim families, among others.
What sets The Runge Mortuary and Crematory apart
- Guaranteed attention to detail in all services.
- Pioneering history, including Davenport's first dedicated mortuary (1902) and first motorized hearse (1914).
- Established the Quad Cities' first on-site crematory in 1984.
- Offers Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for unique memorialization.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, providing a 100% service guarantee.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Personalized Memorial Tributes
- · Cremation Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Asian traditions, Hispanic traditions, Black traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.