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Muehlebach Funeral Care

6800 Troost Avenue · Kansas City, MO 64131

Call (816) 444-2060Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Muehlebach Funeral Care actively supports veterans through several initiatives. They host an annual Flag Retirement Ceremony, where worn flags can be brought to the funeral home for dignified retirement, including cremation with a veteran. They also partner with the American Legion for official flag retirement ceremonies. The funeral home is affiliated with the American Legion and a Vietnam Veteran's group. Additionally, they co-host the annual 9/11 Kansas City Remembrance Ceremony with the American Legion, honoring both those lost and first responders. The American Legion Post 189 Hospice Volunteer Team was also recognized with their Hospice Caregiver Award.”

Veteran services at Muehlebach Funeral Care

Muehlebach Funeral Care, located in Kansas City, MO, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,350 for basic burial and $2,355 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: flag retirement ceremony and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Muehlebach Funeral Care: direct cremation from $2,355. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 26 miles from Muehlebach Funeral Care. 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 Muehlebach Funeral Care cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,355. 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 Muehlebach Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Muehlebach Funeral Care is located at 6800 Troost Avenue in Kansas City, MO. You can reach the home at (816) 444-2060. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Muehlebach Funeral Care offer veteran families?

Muehlebach Funeral Care provides funeral arrangements, advanced planning arrangements, prearranged funeral plans, grief support, flag retirement ceremony, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Muehlebach Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Muehlebach Funeral Care mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Muehlebach Funeral Care accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets Muehlebach Funeral Care apart

  • Pioneered prearranged funeral plans in the United States, offering advanced planning convenience.
  • Provides at-home funeral and advanced planning arrangements for families.
  • Extensive and specific community involvement, including founding the annual 9/11 Kansas City Remembrance Ceremony with the American Legion.
  • Initiated and runs The Golden Circle Senior Resource Group and the Hospice Caregiver Award program.
  • Offers the Vital Ice/Vital Boards life-saving emergency app and whiteboards.
  • Award-winning service, including multiple Johnson Consulting Group Excellence in Customer Service Awards and Steve Pierce's recognition as a Funeral Director of the Year Runner-up and KCPD Meritorious Service Award recipient.

Military and veteran services listed

★Flag Retirement Ceremony

Burial and cremation services

Cremation

  • · Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · American Legion
  • · South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
  • · Kansas City Fire Department
  • · Kansas City Police Department
  • · HeartLight Center
  • · Solace House
  • · SASS (Suicide Awareness Survivor Support)
  • · For Grief

Specialties

  • · Prearranged Funeral Plans
  • · Hospice Caregiver Award Program
  • · Annual 9/11 Kansas City Remembrance Ceremony
  • · Golden Circle Senior Resource Group
  • · Vital Ice/Vital Boards Program
  • · Grief Support

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.