Veteran services at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home
Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, located in Elsberry, MO, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,680 for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, funeral service with cremation, memorial service with cremation, direct cremation, graveside service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium and on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 54 miles from Carter-Ricks 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
Does Carter-Ricks Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Carter-Ricks Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (573) 898-2181 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Carter-Ricks Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carter-Ricks Funeral Home is located at 107 South 5Th Street in Elsberry, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 898-2181. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carter-Ricks Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carter-Ricks Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service with cremation, memorial service with cremation, direct cremation, traditional evening visitation with next day service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carter-Ricks Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carter-Ricks Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carter-Ricks Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Carter-Ricks Funeral Home apart
- Independently owned and operated by the Carter family since 1981.
- Operates its own cemetery, Whispering Winds Cemetery, which includes a columbarium.
- Offers unique 'Signature Services' including dove release, balloon release, and bagpiper.
- Provides video tributes and video taping of funeral services.
- Hosts an annual Holiday Service of Remembrance.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community organizations and churches.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Funeral Service With Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Missouri Funeral Directors And Embalmers Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · New Hope Lodge #199, AF&AM
- · Scottish Rite, Valley Of St. Louis
- · Northeast Area Scottish Rite Club
- · Moolah Shrine
- · Elsberry Fire Protection District
- · P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter AI
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pet Loss Support
- · Pre-Need Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Holiness, Lutheran. 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.