Veteran services at Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc
Veteran families in Saint Louis, MO can turn to Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Austin A. Layne Mortuary Inc. provides comprehensive veteran services, including arranging Military Funeral Honors (folding and presentation of the U.S. flag, playing of Taps), assisting with eligibility verification (DD Form 214), and coordinating burial flags and headstones. They also offer guidance on Social Security benefits for eligible survivors." On-site amenities include chapel, reception hall, and layne renaissance chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,095 for basic burial and $975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, cremation, burial, and memorial tree program. 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 chapel and layne renaissance chapel. 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 Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $975. That places direct cremation roughly 44% below the Missouri median ($1,750). 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 15 miles from Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc. Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Missouri has approximately 607 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $975. 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 Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc is located at 7239 West Florissant Avenue in Saint Louis, MO. You can reach the home at (314) 381-6900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc provides pre-arrangements, veterans services, funeral service, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Austin A. Layne Mortuary Inc. provides comprehensive veteran services, including arranging Military Funeral Honors (folding and presentation of the U.S. flag, playing of Taps), assisting with eligibility verification (DD Form 214), and coordinating burial flags and headstones. They also offer guidance on Social Security benefits for eligible survivors.
Which faith traditions does Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Pentecostal, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Austin A Layne Mortuary Inc apart
- Offers a Memorial Obituary Program on its website for families to post stories, photos, and online condolences.
- Provides a complimentary daily grief support message program via email for one year following services.
- Facilitates direct ordering of flowers from local florists through its website, bypassing wire service fees.
- Founder Austin A. Layne, Jr. was a prominent community figure and national music coordinator for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Jennings Chambers of Commerce
- · Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · St. Louis Gateway Funeral Directors Association
- · Phoenix #79 of the Masonic Lodge
- · Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Pentecostal, Christian (various denominations).
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.