Veteran services at Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs
For veterans in Blue Springs, MO, Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Meyers Funeral Chapel assists families with veteran burial arrangements, including coordination for interment at national cemeteries such as Leavenworth National Cemetery." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,680 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional funeral followed by cremation, memorial service, and direct cremation. 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 Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 - Higginsville in MO, approximately 30 miles from Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs. Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs 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. Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs is located at 1660 West Main St. in Blue Springs, MO. You can reach the home at (816) 229-3276. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs offer veteran families?
Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs provides cremation, traditional funeral followed by cremation, memorial service, celebration of life, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Meyers Funeral Chapel assists families with veteran burial arrangements, including coordination for interment at national cemeteries such as Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Christian (non-denominational/Evangelical) families, among others.
What sets Meyers Funeral Chapel - Blue Springs apart
- First-generation, family-owned and operated funeral provider.
- Offers transparent, all-inclusive package pricing for services.
- The 'Meyers Family Promise™' emphasizes personalized grief support and unique tributes.
- Ability to make immediate decisions and accommodate personal service requests without corporate approval.
- Operates two locations in historic downtown communities (Blue Springs and Parkville) with renovated, elegant, and modern facilities.
- Recognized with multiple community awards, including Business of the Year by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce (2018) and Park Hill School District (2022), and Citizens of the Year by Truman Heartland Community Foundation (2019).
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Followed by Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Park Hill School District's Education Foundation
- · Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
- · KCI Rotary Club
- · Truman Heartland Community Foundation
- · Blue Springs Rotary
- · Community Services League
- · Blue Springs Historical Society
- · St. John LaLande Catholic Church
Specializations
- · Family-Owned and Operated
- · Honest & Transparent Pricing
- · Personal Concierge Service
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Christian (non-denominational/Evangelical). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.