Veteran services at Gerth Funeral Service Inc
Gerth Funeral Service Inc, located in Memphis, MO, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,250 for basic burial and $1,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Gerth Funeral Service Inc: direct cremation from $1,750. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Keokuk National Cemetery in IA, about 40 miles from Gerth Funeral Service 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 Gerth Funeral Service Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,750. 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 Gerth Funeral Service Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gerth Funeral Service Inc is located at 115 South Main Street in Memphis, MO. You can reach the home at (660) 465-8570. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gerth Funeral Service Inc offer veteran families?
Gerth Funeral Service Inc provides funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gerth Funeral Service Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gerth Funeral Service 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 Gerth Funeral Service Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Gerth Funeral Service Inc apart
- Operates as a dual business: Gerth Funeral Service and Gerth & Baskett Furniture, providing both funeral services and fine furniture.
- Established in 1904, it is the longest continuously operating funeral home in Scotland County and the oldest continuously owned family funeral home in Northeast Missouri.
- Offers a non-denominational chapel adaptable for various services, including Masonic and veteran's services.
- Provides complimentary use of kitchen and dining facilities for families.
- Features a grief library with helpful publications and a quiet space for reflection.
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Fine Furniture
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian.
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.