Todd Ashby - Pre-Need Counselor, Esterdahl Mortuary

12/29/2025

Many people put it off, but you can start estate planning now! In fact, it's better for everyone if you do. Click to learn more!

11/11/2025

Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory

11/03/2025

In Honor of Veteran's Month let's answer a very common question...Why Plan Ahead as a Veteran?

At the time of loss, a veteran’s family will likely
want to gather together, offer support to one
another, remember their loved one, and honor
his or her legacy. That’s why a written plan for
family members is helpful, whether simple or
elaborate.

Keep in mind that planning ahead has
many benefits:
- Saves your family money
- Allows your family to spend more time
together
- Helps avoid arguments
- Gives you time to create a meaningful and
healing final tribute
- Provides peace of mind to you and your
loved ones

Your Burial Benefits as a Veteran:
Veterans may qualify for the following burial
benefits based on eligibility at no cost to your family:

- Burial Allowance - A designated dollar amount
that the VA pays toward a veteran’s funeral.
Interment at a National Cemetery - A plot,
opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual
care for a veteran, the veteran’s spouse, and dependents.

- Headstone or Grave Marker - A government issued headstone or medallion to mark the grave.

- Burial Flag with Military Funeral Honors - A flag
is provided to drape the casket or urn and given
to the next of kin. Military honors includes
folding and presenting the United States burial
flag and the playing of Taps.

- Presidential Memorial Certificate - An engraved
certificate, signed by the current President.

Be sure to check with your local Veterans Service
Officer to verify your eligibility for these benefits.

If I can be of assistance in any way, please give me a call at 563-271-6453 and I will be happy to help however I can.

09/11/2025

09/07/2025

Art therapy can have great physical, mental, and emotional benefits for hospice patients and their caregivers. Learn more here!

09/05/2025

Nursing is a lifestyle, way of living and calling. And now, nurses are being honored for it after their deaths.

08/30/2025

08/30/2025

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Have we done what we need to do to protect the people closest to us who will be left behind? Are our spouses, our children, or are partners prepared to make important decisions on our behalf, and have we given them clear instructions for doing so? I

10/15/2024

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04/28/2024

FACEBOOK FRIENDS, Happy Friday🌞Many have recently inquired about pre-planning and our commitment is to always keep you informed! We will have a price increase effective May 7th. Once you decide on your placement selection, we recommend pre-arranging and lock in the price NOW❗️We have an Interest-Free payment plan up to 60 months with low down payment. Contact us here on Messenger to get started.