Veteran services at Calcaterra Funeral Home
For veterans in St. Louis, MO, Calcaterra Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, securing burial permits, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Calcaterra Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,841. That places direct cremation roughly 62% 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 8 miles from Calcaterra 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 Calcaterra Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,841. 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 Calcaterra Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Calcaterra Funeral Home is located at 5140 Daggett Avenue in St. Louis, MO. You can reach the home at (314) 771-3383. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Calcaterra Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Calcaterra Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation, burial, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Calcaterra Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Calcaterra Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Calcaterra Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim families, among others.
What sets Calcaterra Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of service, established in 1921 in St. Louis's 'The Hill' neighborhood.
- Specialization in serving the Italian community, while welcoming all faiths and cultures.
- Unique facility features, including a spacious chapel and a hospitality room designed like a European cafe.
- Comprehensive personalized services, from traditional funerals to catered celebrations of life and video production.
- Designated as a Level One Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, offering specialized support for military families.
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial® network, providing extensive resources and a service guarantee.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Italian Community Services
- · Veterans Services
- · All Faiths, Backgrounds, and Cultures
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
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.