Veteran services at Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors
Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors serves veteran families in Kirkwood, MO with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Bopp Chapel provides extensive veteran services, including traditional military funeral honors such as the folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin, the playing of Taps, and the option for a U.S. flag draped over the casket, a three-volley rifle salute, and a final salute at the gravesite. These honors are performed by an honor guard detail with representatives from the veteran's branch of service. The chapel also assists families in contacting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to access benefits. These benefits include headstones and markers for graves, Presidential Memorial Certificates, memorial plots for veterans whose remains are not available for burial, burial in a national cemetery (which covers gravesite, opening/closing, grave box, and perpetual care), and information on eligibility for reimbursement of burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran’s DD-214 discharge papers, covering active duty members, Selected Reserve members, and former military members discharged under honorable conditions. [cite: Veteran Services, Traditional Honors, Veteran Benefits, Eligibility]" On-site amenities include spacious chapel, reception area for catered gatherings, and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,390 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include spacious 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 Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above 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 9 miles from Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors. Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors 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. Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors is located at 10610 Manchester Rd. in Kirkwood, MO. You can reach the home at (314) 965-7680. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors provides funeral service, cremation, monuments, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bopp Chapel provides extensive veteran services, including traditional military funeral honors such as the folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin, the playing of Taps, and the option for a U.S. flag draped over the casket, a three-volley rifle salute, and a final salute at the gravesite. These honors are performed by an honor guard detail with representatives from the veteran's branch of service. The chapel also assists families in contacting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to access benefits. These benefits include headstones and markers for graves, Presidential Memorial Certificates, memorial plots for veterans whose remains are not available for burial, burial in a national cemetery (which covers gravesite, opening/closing, grave box, and perpetual care), and information on eligibility for reimbursement of burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran’s DD-214 discharge papers, covering active duty members, Selected Reserve members, and former military members discharged under honorable conditions. [cite: Veteran Services, Traditional Honors, Veteran Benefits, Eligibility]
Which faith traditions does Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Greek Orthodox families, among others.
What sets Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors apart
- Oldest business in Kirkwood, established in 1902.
- Served as the morgue for St. Louis County during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business.
- Specialization in Green Burial Services for environmentally conscious individuals.
- Comprehensive Veteran Services, including military funeral honors and assistance with VA benefits.
- Offers crowdfunding for funeral expenses with reduced fees.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · PreNeed Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Greek Orthodox.
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.