Veteran services at Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel
Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel in Sedalia, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,700 for basic burial and $1,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: online memorials, military funeral honors, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 65% 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 38 miles from Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel. 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 Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel is located at 519 South Ohio in Sedalia, MO. You can reach the home at (660) 826-8000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel provides funeral services, pre-planning, online memorials, military funeral honors, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Mc Laughlin Funeral Chapel apart
- Established in 1880, offering over a century of service in Sedalia.
- Family-owned and operated, currently by Jason and Bethany Weiker.
- Historically combined with a furniture store for 129 years, demonstrating deep community roots.
- Staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
- Specialized services for military personnel and veterans, including assistance with honors, flags, headstones, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.