Veteran services at Collier Funeral Homes Inc
For veterans in Louisiana, MO, Collier Funeral Homes Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,630 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Collier Funeral Homes Inc: direct cremation from $2,630. That places direct cremation roughly 50% 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 Sunset Veterans Cemetery in IL, about 39 miles from Collier Funeral Homes 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
What does a funeral at Collier Funeral Homes Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,630. 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 Collier Funeral Homes Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Collier Funeral Homes Inc is located at 117 Barnard Drive in Louisiana, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 754-4800. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Collier Funeral Homes Inc offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Collier Funeral Homes Inc starts at $2,630. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Collier Funeral Homes Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Collier Funeral Homes Inc 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 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.