Veteran services at Heritage Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chillicothe, MO can turn to Heritage Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,225 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 3.7 stars across 3 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, graveside service, cemetery arrangements, and crematory arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Heritage Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Higginsville in MO, about 51 miles from Heritage Funeral Home. 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 Heritage Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Heritage Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heritage Funeral Home is located at 3141 North Washington in Chillicothe, MO. You can reach the home at (660) 646-6600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heritage Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Heritage Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization services, veterans services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heritage Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heritage Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Heritage Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Heritage Funeral Home?
Heritage Funeral Home holds a 3.7-star rating across 3 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Heritage Funeral Home apart
- Community-owned organization focused on value rather than maximizing profits.
- Comprehensive personalization options including tribute videos, artwork, music, and literary readings.
- Specialized services for veterans, assisting with benefits and honors.
- Extensive grief support, including a year of weekly grief messages.
- Promotion of the Vital ICE life-saving initiative.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Crematory Arrangements
- · Urn Placement (Home)
- · Urn Placement (Columbarium)
- · Urn Burial
- · Scattering Of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Methodist.
What families have said
The one review describes a family who felt unsupported—their mother struggled to leave the building, and staff showed no empathy during their visit.
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.