Veteran services at Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc
For veterans in Malden, MO, Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The website indicates that veteran services are offered, with a dedicated section linked on their site, though specific details of these services are not provided in the available text." Published pricing lists $3,350 for basic burial and $1,455 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc: direct cremation from $1,045. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield in MO, approximately 22 miles from Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc. Bradshaw Funeral Homes 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. Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,045. 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 Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc is located at 1005 South Madison Street in Malden, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 276-2223. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc offer veteran families?
Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, visitation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The website indicates that veteran services are offered, with a dedicated section linked on their site, though specific details of these services are not provided in the available text.
Which faith traditions does Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, General Baptist families, among others.
What sets Bradshaw Funeral Homes Inc apart
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies and tributes, with detailed guidance on incorporating music, readings, symbols, and memory-sharing opportunities.
- Comprehensive cremation options, including conventional services, memorial services, and private viewings, with guidance on casket/container and urn selection.
- Extensive grief support resources through the 'Griefwords Online Library' by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, offering articles for adults, children, and teenagers.
- Provision of pre-planning tools, including a 'Simple Planner' for advance arrangements.
- Two physical locations in Malden and Kennett, Missouri, to serve a broader community.
- Burial and cremation package pricing that is below the average cost for similar services in Missouri.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Full funeral services
- · Cremation services
- · Memorial services
- · Honoring many faiths and customs
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, General Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.