Veteran services at Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory
Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory in Joplin, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory provides extensive support for veteran services, assisting families with all necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate. The mortuary works to ensure that veterans receive a proper tribute and access to their earned benefits." On-site amenities include reception area and adequate parking facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,645 for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and veteran services. 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 space for funeral and memorial services. 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 Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Fort Scott National Cemetery in KS, approximately 52 miles from Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory. Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory 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. Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory is located at 3701 East 7Th Street in Joplin, MO. You can reach the home at (417) 781-1711. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory provides extensive support for veteran services, assisting families with all necessary paperwork to obtain military and burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a national or state Veterans Administration cemetery, and a Presidential memorial certificate. The mortuary works to ensure that veterans receive a proper tribute and access to their earned benefits.
What sets Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Over 60 years of service in the Four-State area, with three generations of family involved in the business.
- Comprehensive assistance with veteran benefits and paperwork, including burial flags, headstones, and burial in national/state VA cemeteries.
- Detailed guidance on ash-scattering regulations and support for designing meaningful ceremonies.
- Provision of grief support programs to assist families through their loss.
- Strong working relationships with local cemetery administrators to facilitate burial arrangements.
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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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.