Veteran services at Desloge Chapel
Desloge Chapel in Desloge, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield in MO, about 46 miles from Desloge Chapel. 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 Desloge Chapel publish funeral prices?
Desloge Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (555) 555-5555 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Desloge Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Desloge Chapel is located at 101 S. Long St. in Desloge, MO. You can reach the home at (555) 555-5555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Desloge Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Desloge Chapel 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.