Knell Mortuary, Inc.

Veteran services at Knell Mortuary, Inc.

Veteran families in Carthage, MO can turn to Knell Mortuary, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Knell Mortuary provides dedicated services for veterans, assisting families in honoring those who have served the country. This includes guidance on specific honors and the necessary paperwork, such as veteran's discharge papers (DD-214)." On-site amenities include warmly furnished chapel and visiting rooms and chapel with comfortable seating for 120 guests, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include warmly furnished chapel and visiting rooms, chapel with comfortable seating for 120 guests, and on-site displays of caskets, urns, vaults, and special memorials. 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 Knell Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above 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 Fort Scott National Cemetery in KS, approximately 49 miles from Knell Mortuary, Inc.. Knell Mortuary, Inc. 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. Knell Mortuary, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Knell Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Knell Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Knell Mortuary, Inc. is located at 308 West Chestnut St. in Carthage, MO. You can reach the home at (417) 358-2105. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Knell Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?

Knell Mortuary, Inc. provides personalized services, service options, preplanning, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Knell Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Knell Mortuary provides dedicated services for veterans, assisting families in honoring those who have served the country. This includes guidance on specific honors and the necessary paperwork, such as veteran's discharge papers (DD-214).

Which faith traditions does Knell Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian, Episcopal families, among others.

What sets Knell Mortuary, Inc. apart

Established in 1882, offering over a century of experience in funeral service.
Extensive grief support resources, including a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program.
Specialized grief support for children, featuring resources like Sesame Workshop's 'When Families Grieve™' and recommended children's books.
Commitment to personalized services, accommodating diverse preferences, religions, and budgets for unique tributes.
Dedicated veteran services, assisting with specific honors and paperwork for those who served.

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

On-site facilities

· Spacious and beautifully remodeled facility

· Warmly furnished chapel and visiting rooms

· Chapel with comfortable seating for 120 guests

· Two separate and spacious visitation rooms

· On-site displays of caskets, urns, vaults, and special memorials

· York Merchandising System

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.