Britton-Bennett Funeral Home

Veteran services at Britton-Bennett Funeral Home

Veteran families in Steelville, MO can turn to Britton-Bennett Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Britton-Bennett Funeral Home provides Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremonies for eligible veterans. These ceremonies include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the family and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two members of the Armed Forces, with at least one from the veteran's branch of service. The type of honors (Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail, or Standard Honors Team Detail) depends on the veteran's status. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, preferably with a DD Form 214, and can help obtain necessary documentation from the National Personnel Records Center. Military Funeral Honor Teams can also act as pallbearers if requested." On-site amenities include two chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $1,740 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include two chapels. 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 Britton-Bennett Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,740. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 - Fort Leonard Wood in MO, approximately 48 miles from Britton-Bennett Funeral Home. Britton-Bennett Funeral Home 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. Britton-Bennett Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Britton-Bennett Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,740. 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 Britton-Bennett Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Britton-Bennett Funeral Home is located at 110 Cedar Street in Steelville, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 775-2123. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Britton-Bennett Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Britton-Bennett Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Britton-Bennett Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Britton-Bennett Funeral Home provides Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremonies for eligible veterans. These ceremonies include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the family and the playing of Taps, performed by at least two members of the Armed Forces, with at least one from the veteran's branch of service. The type of honors (Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail, or Standard Honors Team Detail) depends on the veteran's status. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, preferably with a DD Form 214, and can help obtain necessary documentation from the National Personnel Records Center. Military Funeral Honor Teams can also act as pallbearers if requested.

Which faith traditions does Britton-Bennett Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Southern Baptist, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.

What sets Britton-Bennett Funeral Home apart

Over a century of continuous operation under various family ownerships, culminating in the current Bennett family.
Owners Bill and Liz Bennett are highly experienced and licensed funeral directors, with Bill holding a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation and the Bob Knell Award.
The facility is a one-level building with two chapels and handicapped-accessible restrooms, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.
Comprehensive pre-planning services are available, allowing individuals to outline their exact wishes and ease future burdens on family.
Active community involvement by the owners in local churches and civic organizations.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· One-level Building

· Two Chapels

· Lounge Area

· Handicapped Accessible Restrooms

· Business Offices

· Arrangement Room

· Casket Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
· National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA)

Specializations

· Cremation services
· Burial services
· Pre-planning services
· Veteran services
· Multicultural/Religious services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Southern Baptist, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Catholic, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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How 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.