Veteran services at Basler Funeral Home
Basler Funeral Home, located in Ste. Genevieve, MO, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 42 miles from Basler Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Basler Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 607 funeral homes in Missouri. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Basler Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Basler Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (573) 883-3558 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Basler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Basler Funeral Home is located at 685 Center Drive in Ste. Genevieve, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 883-3558. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Basler Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Basler Funeral Home provides veteran services, preplanning, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Basler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Basler Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Basler Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Protestant families, among others.
What sets Basler Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership since 1898, with the fourth generation actively involved.
- Specialization in Flameless Cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis), an environmentally conscious alternative.
- Comprehensive Veteran Services, including assistance with military honors and navigating VA benefits.
- Multiple online payment and financial assistance options, including crowdfunding and life insurance claim funding.
- Modern facility designed by a family member, Shawn Basler.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Missouri Coroner's Association
- · Missouri Funeral Director's and Embalmer's Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Protestant.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.