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C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home

313 Benham St. · Bonne Terre, MO 63628

Call (573) 358-2277Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families, assisting with the completion of necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes guidance on VA burial benefits, eligibility for burial in national cemeteries, and securing military funeral honors such as the playing of "Taps," rifle detail, color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag. They also help families apply for headstones, grave markers, or niche markers for eligible deceased veterans.”

Veteran services at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home

C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home, located in Bonne Terre, MO, assists those who served and their families. 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 bonne terre chapel, desloge chapel, and taylor chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,290 for basic burial and $1,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include bonne terre chapel, desloge chapel, taylor chapel, hillview memorial gardens and mausoleum, and caldwell chapel.

Published pricing at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,350. That places direct cremation roughly 23% below 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 42 miles from C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home. 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 C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,350. 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 C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home is located at 313 Benham St. in Bonne Terre, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 358-2277. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?

C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home 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 C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist, United Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.

What sets C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home apart

  • Family-owned and operated since 1906, with fifth-generation involvement.
  • Multiple chapel locations across Southeast Missouri, providing broad regional coverage.
  • Ownership and operation of Hillview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, offering integrated cemetery and crematory services.
  • Extensive personalization options, including custom tribute videos, artwork integration, and unique keepsake jewelry like Thumbies.
  • Dedicated veteran services, assisting with VA benefits, military honors, and headstone applications.
  • Comprehensive aftercare support, including online memorials, flower ordering, and a year of daily grief support emails.

Military and veteran services listed

★Veterans Services
★Memorial Service

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Graveside Service

Cremation

  • · Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Bonne Terre Chapel
· Desloge Chapel
· Taylor Chapel
· Hillview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum
· Caldwell Chapel
· Wilson Chapel
· Bryson Chapel
· St. Francois Memorial Park
· Visitation Area
· Chapel

Affiliations and specialties

Specialties

  • · Veterans Services
  • · Celebrations of Life

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, United Methodist, United Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian.

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.