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Honoring Veterans

116 years and five generations of family caring for families since 1907.

We're proud to do our part in honoring our country's veterans for their dedication and selfless serviceb by giving back to those whose sacrifice and patriotism define our great nation. We would be honored to help you make arrangements for any combination of traditional military tributes because we believe it's our duty to provide you and your family with professional and dignified assistance during your time of need.

 

Standard Honor Military Funerals

Traditional elements and honors can include the following:

  • A Military Chaplain for family members
  • Flag Presentation Service by the chaplain of the American Legion
  • A Final Salute at the gravesite

Full Honor Military Funerals

Full elements and honors includes standard honors and the following:

  • Depending on their rank, a 21 Gun Salute
  • The US Flag draped over the casket and given to the next of kin following services
  • The Playing of Taps by a lone bugler or audio recording

Other Veteran Benefits

In addition to coordinating honors related to the service itself, we can help you communicate with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to arrange for:

  • A Presidential Memorial Certificate. This is a certificate expressing the nation's recognition of the veteran's service. The veteran's name is inscribed and the certificate bears the signature of the president. Certificates are issued in the name of honorably discharged, deceased veterans. Contact us for assistance in applying for a Presidential Memorial Certificate, and we would be happy to guide you through the process.
  • Headstones or Markers. The VA provides headstones and markers for the graves of veterans anywhere in the world and for eligible dependents of veterans buried in national, state veteran or military cemeteries.
  • Memorial Plots. If an eligible veteran's remains are not available for burial, the VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery for memorialization. If you wish to place the memorial in a cemetery other than a national cemetery, the VA will provide the headstone or marker but not the plot itself.
  • Burial in a VA National Cemetery. This includes the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave,a grave box, and perpetual care.
  • Reimbursement of Burial Expenses. For information on eligibility and the different levels of potential reimbursement, please review their Guide to VA Burial Allowances.

 

Additional Resources

Please visit the following links for detailed information about the options available for honoring service members and other aspects of military funerals:

Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Grinnell
Phone: (641) 236-3134
Fax: (641) 236-3135
1103 Broad Street, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112

Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Victor
Phone: (319) 647-3511
Fax: (319) 647-3670
808 Fourth Street, P.O. Box 485, Victor, Iowa 52347

Smith Monument
Phone: (641) 236-3134
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell, Iowa 50112

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