Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Cedar Rapids, IA
Teahen Funeral Home has served families in Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities since 1936. Founded by Henry and Marian Teahen, our family-owned business has maintained a legacy of compassionate service across three generations. We specialize in personalized funeral ceremonies, cremation services, and veteran honors while operating two locations with modern facilities including chapels, community rooms, and merchandise selections.Our team prioritizes public health safety while providing 24/7 support for immediate needs and pre-planning consultations. With over 89 years of experience, we remain committed to honoring life stories through dignified services that reflect individual legacies.
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Veteran Honors Coordination
Immediate Burial Options
Memorial Services
Cremation with Memorial
Medical Research Donation
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1936 with three generations of funeral service experience
- Personalized ceremonies reflecting individual life stories and legacies
- 24/7 availability for immediate funeral service needs
- Specialized veteran benefits coordination and military honors
- Two modern facilities with chapels and community gathering spaces
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Our Traditional Funeral Service includes professional care, transportation, embalming, visitation facilities, funeral ceremony, floral arrangements, music coordination, clergy services, and final disposition. This comprehensive package allows families to honor their loved one with a complete memorial experience in our chapel or other chosen location.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with flexible memorialization choices including cremation with no services, cremation with memorial services, and traditional funeral with cremation. Families may choose to have the cremains present during ceremonies or plan a separate memorial event at their preferred location.
Veteran Honors Coordination
Our staff specializes in securing veteran benefits including memorial flags, presidential certificates, VA headstones, and burial at Iowa Veteran's Cemetery. We coordinate full military honors for eligible veterans and provide guidance through the benefits application process.
Pre-Planning Consultations
We help individuals plan their final wishes through personalized consultations covering service options, budgeting, and documentation. Our pre-planning resources ensure families have clear instructions while providing peace of mind through our Life Choices program.
Immediate Burial
This cost-effective option includes professional services, transportation, and burial without formal visitation or ceremony. Families receive full support while choosing simplified arrangements that meet their specific needs and budgetary considerations.
People
Peter R. Teahen
Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with over 40 years of experience, continuing the family tradition started in 1936. Specializes in personalized service coordination and veteran benefits.
Elizabeth M. Teahen
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director carrying on the family legacy. Focuses on modern memorialization options and community outreach programs.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, immediate burials, medical research donations, and pre-planning options with customizable memorialization choices.
Do you specialize in veteran services?
Yes, we coordinate full military honors, VA benefits, memorial flags, and burial assistance at Iowa Veteran's Cemetery for eligible service members.
Can I personalize funeral arrangements?
Absolutely. We help create personalized ceremonies with customized caskets, photo displays, music selections, and hobby-themed memorials reflecting individual life stories.
Are pre-planning services available?
Yes, our Life Choices program offers advance planning consultations to document preferences and ease future family decision-making with guaranteed pricing options.
What facilities do you have available?
We operate two locations with chapels, community rooms seating 110-165 people, full kitchens, merchandise showrooms, and arrangement offices in Cedar Rapids and Vinton.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and transportation services.
