Veteran services at Bram Funeral Home
Bram Funeral Home is a funeral home in Maryville, MO that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Bram Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,945. 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 - Higginsville in MO, approximately 47 miles from Bram Funeral Home. Bram Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Bram Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating from 24 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Bram Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The staff at Bram Funeral Home were truly compassionate and supportive during an incredibly difficult time for our family. The loss of our loved one was sudden, and we were met with nothing but kindness, patience, and understanding from the very beginning. Every detail was handled with care and respect, and we never felt rushed or pressured. They took the time to listen, answer our questions, and ensure the service honored our loved one beautifully. Their professionalism and empathy brought us comfort when we needed it most. We are deeply grateful to David Lawyer and the entire team. We would highly recommend Bram Funeral Home to anyone seeking compassionate care during a time of loss”
“My sister passed away in October of this year. Bram funeral home In Maryville Missouri did a wonderful job representing my Sister, And her military life. We are so thankful for Jeff and David at the funeral home. They made us feel comfortable they had compassion they were willing to do whatever we asked on the memorial for our sister. Our family was blessed to have used the Bram funeral home twice in the last 6 years and they have treated us with 100% respect. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts the Lora Lea Acklin family.”
“Bram funeral home in Maryville Mo was very kind, compassionate, and helpful during a time my family and many others need it the most. Since my husbands services they have reached out to check on us. Thank you Brams for all you do for the community!”
“Bram Funeral Home provided wonderful caring service for my husband’s funeral service and cremation this past July 2025. I am truly and sincerely grateful for the care they showed our family. Dave was a wonderful caring person to us that we could depend on in our time of need. He was kind and compassionate. We are lucky to have these services in our area.”
“All the Folks at Bram Funeral Home did a Great job taking care of my Dear Wife, Sandra & our entire family & guests. I will definitely recommend them to folks in Maryville, for their Services!”
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.