Veteran services at Memorial Chapel of Richland
Veteran families in Richland, MO can turn to Memorial Chapel of Richland for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran's services, cremation services, burial services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Leonard Wood in MO, about 11 miles from Memorial Chapel of Richland. 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
Does Memorial Chapel of Richland publish funeral prices?
Memorial Chapel of Richland has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (573) 765-5300 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Memorial Chapel of Richland located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Memorial Chapel of Richland is located at 715 East Jefferson Avenue in Richland, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 765-5300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Memorial Chapel of Richland offer veteran families?
Memorial Chapel of Richland provides grief support, community events, veteran's services, cremation services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Memorial Chapel of Richland help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Memorial Chapel of Richland mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Memorial Chapel of Richland accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
What sets Memorial Chapel of Richland apart
- Online grief support services, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations, available 24/7.
- Comprehensive online pre-planning tools with password-protected accounts, offering pre-funding options and national transferability.
- Local, family-owned operation with named staff members actively involved in the community.
- On-site crematory for cremation services.
- Management of Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery.
- Promotion of the Vital ICE app for emergency medical information.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist.
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.