Veteran services at Gerth Funeral Service Inc
Gerth Funeral Service Inc, located in Memphis, MO, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The chapel is easily converted to accommodate veteran's services, alongside Masonic services." 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Keokuk National Cemetery in IA, approximately 40 miles from Gerth Funeral Service Inc. Gerth Funeral Service Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Missouri has approximately 607 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Gerth Funeral Service Inc is among them.
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?
The chapel is easily converted to accommodate veteran's services, alongside Masonic services.
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 & specializations
Specializations
- · Fine Furniture
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Methodist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.