Veteran services at Carter Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in West Plains, MO, Carter Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye in AR, about 92 miles from Carter Funeral Home Inc. 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
Does Carter Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Carter Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (417) 256-4141 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Carter Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carter Funeral Home Inc is located at 1316 Porter Wagoner Boulevard in West Plains, MO. You can reach the home at (417) 256-4141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Carter Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carter Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carter Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Carter Funeral Home Inc apart
- 24/7 availability, 365 days a year, for support before, during, and after the funeral.
- Explicit commitment to providing affordable options for all families.
- Dedicated assistance for veterans and their families in navigating VA benefits, including burial benefits, military honors, and financial aid.
- Family-owned firm operating since 1945, emphasizing a 'Families Helping Families' approach.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Memorial services
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Catholic, Pentecostal, Church of Christ, Assembly of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.