Veteran services at Meisenheimer Funeral Home
Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Tipton, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial ceremony facilities, memorial park cemetery, and highland sacred gardens.
Published pricing at Meisenheimer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 47 miles from Meisenheimer Funeral Home. 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 Meisenheimer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Meisenheimer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Meisenheimer Funeral Home is located at 545 Hwy. 50 in Tipton, MO. You can reach the home at (660) 433-2093. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Meisenheimer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Meisenheimer Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, immediate need, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Meisenheimer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Meisenheimer Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Meisenheimer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Meisenheimer Funeral Home apart
- Own staff embalmers handle nearly all services with viewing, avoiding outsourcing.
- Co-owner Jeff Page is a Certified Pet Loss Professional, offering support for the loss of beloved pets.
- Co-owner Jeff Page is a Certified Funeral Celebrant, capable of planning and conducting unique, personalized ceremonies.
- Focus on meticulous details, assisting families with tasks like contacting clergy, musicians, and casket bearers, and completing insurance and veterans' forms.
- Operates as a smaller, family-owned establishment, allowing for individual time and attention to each family.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crossroads Hospice
Specialties
- · Certified Funeral Celebrant
- · Certified Pet Loss Professional
- · Embalming
- · Pre-Need Agent
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Lutheran, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.