Veteran services at Granberry Mortuary
Veteran families in Saint Louis, MO can turn to Granberry Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,900 for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, graveside service, and immediate burials (direct burial). Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Granberry Mortuary: direct cremation from $895. That places direct cremation roughly 49% 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 15 miles from Granberry Mortuary. 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 Granberry Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $895. 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 Granberry Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Granberry Mortuary is located at 8806 Jennings Station Rd. in Saint Louis, MO. You can reach the home at (314) 867-8837. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Granberry Mortuary offer veteran families?
Granberry Mortuary provides traditional funeral service, cremation services, preneed services, graveside service, immediate burials (direct burial), and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Granberry Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Granberry Mortuary mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Granberry Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (Missionary Baptist), Catholic, Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Interdenominational Christian (incorporating Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist elements) families, among others.
What sets Granberry Mortuary apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1999, spanning over two decades of service.
- President Beverly D. Granberry is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Missouri and Illinois.
- Emphasis on personalized services, aiming to honor each unique life.
- Comprehensive pre-need services and planning options available.
- Assistance with filing for Veterans Burial Benefits and Social Security information.
- Facility is fully wheelchair accessible, including chapel, arrangement offices, and visitation rooms.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burials (Direct Burial)
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association
Specialties
- · Funeral services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-need services
- · Memorial services
- · Traditional burial
- · Direct cremation
- · Multicultural services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist (Missionary Baptist), Catholic, Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Interdenominational Christian (incorporating Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist elements).
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.