Veteran services at The Runge Mortuary and Crematory
The Runge Mortuary and Crematory serves veteran families in Davenport, IA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The Runge Mortuary & Crematory understands the specific needs of America's veterans and their families. They are a Level Four Founding Community Partner and host annual community events honoring veterans, working closely with local veterans organizations to create memorial services that recognize their life and sacrifice." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, veteran services, memorial keepsakes, and celestis memorial spaceflight. 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, chapel (up to 250), interfaith chapel (100 capacity), gardens, and cremation 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 The Runge Mortuary and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Rock Island National Cemetery in IL, approximately 4 miles from The Runge Mortuary and Crematory. The Runge Mortuary and Crematory 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. The Runge Mortuary and Crematory is among them.
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 & Crematory understands the specific needs of America's veterans and their families. They are a Level Four Founding Community Partner and host annual community events honoring veterans, working closely with local veterans organizations to create memorial services that recognize their life and sacrifice.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Personalized Memorial Tributes
- · Cremation Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Asian traditions, Hispanic traditions, Black traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.