Veteran services at Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes
Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes, located in Winfield, MO, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 3.0 stars across 4 reviews.
Published pricing at Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 53 miles from Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes. 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 Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,850. 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 Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes is located at 3838 East Hwy. 47 in Winfield, MO. You can reach the home at (636) 668-8181. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes starts at $1,850. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes?
Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes holds a 3.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Larry and Kayla have been praised, but reviews also report serious complaints about pricing and treatment.
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.