Veteran services at Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services
Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services serves veteran families in Sedalia, MO with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel (seating for 200+) and large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,315 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, cemetery services, and pet cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel (seating for 200+), memorial park cemetery, and highland sacred gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Higginsville in MO, about 39 miles from Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services. 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 Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (660) 826-1750 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services is located at 903 South Ohio Avenue in Sedalia, MO. You can reach the home at (660) 826-1750. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization services, veterans services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Heckart Funeral Home-Cremation Services apart
- Sedalia's only on-site human and pet crematory
- Certified Funeral Celebrant (Jeff Page, noted as the only one in the Mid-Missouri area)
- Certified Pet Loss Professional (Jeff Page)
- Heckart Family Center banquet hall for funeral dinners (no additional room cost for families)
- Transparent pricing options available online
- Ownership and management of Memorial Park Cemetery and Highland Sacred Gardens
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · I.O.O.F. Cemetery Association
- · Pettis County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund Board
- · State Fair Community College Board of Trustees
- · Boys & Girls Club of West Central Missouri Board of Directors
- · Pettis County Probation and Parole Citizens Advisory Board
- · Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Cornerstone Baptist Church
- · Providence Baptist Church
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation
- · Funeral Celebrant Services
- · Certified Pet Loss Professional
- · Certified Funeral Celebrant
- · Life Tribute Professional
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic.
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.