Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel

Veteran services at Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel

Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel in St. Louis, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Jay B Smith Funeral Homes specializes in Veterans Services, offering dedicated arrangements to honor the men and women who have served in the military. They provide resources and support specifically tailored to veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,870 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include veterans services, direct cremation, immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, and cremation. 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 on-site 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 Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel: direct cremation from $1,395 and basic burial from $5,300. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 8 miles from Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel. Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel 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. Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395, basic burial starts at $5,300. 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 Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel is located at 7456 Manchester in St. Louis, MO. You can reach the home at (314) 781-1115. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel offer veteran families?

Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel provides funeral services, funeral pre planning, veterans services, direct cremation, immediate burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Jay B Smith Funeral Homes specializes in Veterans Services, offering dedicated arrangements to honor the men and women who have served in the military. They provide resources and support specifically tailored to veterans.

What sets Jay B. Smith Maplewood Chapel apart

Operating from a historic mansion built in 1890, offering a unique and established setting.
Continuously family-owned and operated since 1932, currently by David Work.
Specialization in Veterans Services, providing dedicated support for military personnel.
Offering a 'Circle of Friends' program for ongoing grief support after services.
Transparent pricing with a General Price List available on their website.
Providing personalized memorialization options including custom printing and memorial websites.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Immediate Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Direct Cremation
· Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Offices

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran Services

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.

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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.