Veteran services at Edwards Funeral Home Inc
Edwards Funeral Home Inc in Doniphan, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $2,780 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, military service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield in MO, about 52 miles from Edwards Funeral Home 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
Does Edwards Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Edwards Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (573) 996-2121 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Edwards Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edwards Funeral Home Inc is located at 606 Walnut Street in Doniphan, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 996-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edwards Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Edwards Funeral Home Inc provides preplanning, burial, cremation, religious service, military service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edwards Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Edwards Funeral Home 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.
Which faith traditions does Edwards Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of God, United Pentecostal, Church of Christ, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Edwards Funeral Home Inc apart
- Multi-generational family involvement in funeral service, with both Hedgepeth and Jackson families having a long history in the profession.
- Co-owner Mike Jackson also serves as the Ripley County Coroner, indicating deep local community involvement.
- Extensive online grief resources addressing specific loss scenarios, including the loss of a spouse, a child's perspective, grief in the workplace, and pet loss.
- Strong emphasis on preplanning services, offering detailed guidance and prepayment options to alleviate future family burdens.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Missouri Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief support
- · Pre-planning services
- · Veteran services
- · Legal advice (documentation)
- · Life insurance guidance
- · Custom pencil portraits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God, United Pentecostal, Church of Christ, Lutheran.
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.