Veteran services at Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors
Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors serves veteran families in Kirkwood, MO with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above the Missouri median ($1,750). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 9 miles from Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bopp Chapel Funeral Directors 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 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 and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · PreNeed Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Greek Orthodox.
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.