Granberry Mortuary

Veteran services at Granberry Mortuary

Veteran families in Saint Louis, MO can turn to Granberry Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Granberry Mortuary assists with notifying the Veterans Administration office and filing for eligible burial benefits on behalf of the deceased's survivors." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, graveside service, and immediate burials (direct burial). Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Granberry Mortuary: direct cremation from $895. That places direct cremation roughly 49% below 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 15 miles from Granberry Mortuary. Granberry Mortuary 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. Granberry Mortuary is among them.

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?

Granberry Mortuary assists with notifying the Veterans Administration office and filing for eligible burial benefits on behalf of the deceased's survivors.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service
· Immediate Burials (Direct Burial)

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Arrangement Offices

· Visitation Rooms

· Lobby Areas

· Wheelchair Accessibility

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association

Specializations

· Funeral services
· Cremation services
· Pre-need services
· Memorial services
· Traditional burial
· Direct cremation
· Multicultural services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist (Missionary Baptist), Catholic, Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Interdenominational Christian (incorporating Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist elements).

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How 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.