Veteran services at Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory
For veterans in Farmington, MO, Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include cozean memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veteran services, traditional burial, and earth burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include cozean memorial chapel.
Published pricing at Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below 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 50 miles from Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory. 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 Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory is located at 217 West Columbia Street in Farmington, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 756-4541. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory offer veteran families?
Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory provides funeral services, burial, cremation, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Free Will Baptist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian (Non-denominational) families, among others.
What sets Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory apart
- Over 160 years of continuous service, making it one of Missouri's oldest mortuary establishments.
- Fourth-generation family ownership (Cozean family since 1916), with a recent partnership ensuring continued local ownership.
- Pioneering adoption of funeral service innovations, including the area's first motor-driven hearses, Cadillac hearses, air conditioning, electronic organs, computers, and video tributes with animation.
- Employed Nellie Harter, the first lady embalmer in southeast Missouri, starting in 1925.
- Membership in the International Order of the Golden Rule and Selected Independent Funeral Homes, both invitation-only organizations recognizing high standards of service.
- On-site crematory for convenient and dignified cremation services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Free Will Baptist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian (Non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.