Veteran services at McDaniel Funeral Service
Veteran families in Kennett, MO can turn to McDaniel Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home acknowledges those who have served with a dedicated section on their website, though specific veteran funeral services are not explicitly detailed." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and traditional burial. 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 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 McDaniel Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield in MO, approximately 52 miles from McDaniel Funeral Service. McDaniel Funeral Service 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. McDaniel Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McDaniel Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 McDaniel Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McDaniel Funeral Service is located at 115 South Byp in Kennett, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 888-3311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McDaniel Funeral Service offer veteran families?
McDaniel Funeral Service provides pre-planning, cremation, traditional burial, mausoleum entombment, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McDaniel Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home acknowledges those who have served with a dedicated section on their website, though specific veteran funeral services are not explicitly detailed.
Which faith traditions does McDaniel Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets McDaniel Funeral Service apart
- Operates the only on-site crematory in Kennett, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Offers extensive grief resources through an online library featuring articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Provides pre-planning services with options for online planning and cost protection.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Missouri Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Planning Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations.
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.