Zach Johnson and Michaela Moravec, owners of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary, stand next to the hearse they recently renovated for veterans' funeral services between their Schuyler and David City locations.
Jared Barton
The hood of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral Home's new veteran-themed hearse features the six military branches' seals and the words "Honoring Those Who Served."
Jared Barton
The back of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral Home's veteran hearse displays the seals of the six military branches with the words "Respect, Honor, Gratitude."
Jared Barton
The side and back of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral Home's newly-decorated veteran hearse bears a waving American flag, the silhouettes of military members and the words "Honoring Those Who Served."
Veteran and military funerals often involve specific traditions - the folding of a flag, firearm salutes, color guard ceremonies, the playing of "Taps" - but the ride from the funeral home to the final resting place of those who served is typically a simple car ride.
Zach Johnson and Michaela Moravec, owners of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary, stand next to the hearse they recently renovated for veterans' funeral services between their Schuyler and David City locations.
The hood of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral Home's new veteran-themed hearse features the six military branches' seals and the words "Honoring Those Who Served."
The back of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral Home's veteran hearse displays the seals of the six military branches with the words "Respect, Honor, Gratitude."
The side and back of Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral Home's newly-decorated veteran hearse bears a waving American flag, the silhouettes of military members and the words "Honoring Those Who Served."