Veteran services at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home
For veterans in Aurora, MO, Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service and cremation service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Springfield in MO, about 29 miles from Crafton-Cantrell 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
What does a funeral at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home is located at 303 South Jefferson Avenue in Aurora, MO. You can reach the home at (417) 678-2144. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home provides pre-planning, life celebration service, traditional service, viewing, chapel service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Christian (non-denominational), Presbyterian, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1902, demonstrating deep historical roots in the Aurora community.
- Commitment to personalized funeral services, actively helping families craft unique tributes that tell the life story of their loved one.
- Ability to serve all faiths, denominations, nationalities, and cultures, ensuring inclusive service.
- Offers pre-planning with guaranteed pre-paid costs for inflation protection.
- Facilities designed to accommodate all types of funerals and memorials in a comfortable, family-oriented environment.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · All Faiths
- · All Denominations
- · All Nationalities
- · All Cultures
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Christian (non-denominational), Presbyterian, Lutheran, Catholic. 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.