Oltmann Funeral Home

Veteran services at Oltmann Funeral Home

Oltmann Funeral Home serves veteran families in Washington, MO with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Oltmann Funeral Home provides military funeral honors, including the folding and presentation of the American flag and the playing of Taps, performed by an honor guard detail. They also assist families with navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, such as obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates, arranging for headstones or markers, securing memorial plots, facilitating burial in a VA national cemetery, and understanding potential reimbursement of burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran’s DD-214 or discharge papers." Published pricing lists $3,900 for basic burial and $1,810 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Oltmann Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,810. 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 39 miles from Oltmann Funeral Home. Oltmann Funeral Home 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. Oltmann Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Oltmann Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,810. 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 Oltmann Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Oltmann Funeral Home is located at 508 East 14Th Street in Washington, MO. You can reach the home at (636) 239-9600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Oltmann Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Oltmann Funeral Home provides funeral service, visitation, reception, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Oltmann Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Oltmann Funeral Home provides military funeral honors, including the folding and presentation of the American flag and the playing of Taps, performed by an honor guard detail. They also assist families with navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, such as obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates, arranging for headstones or markers, securing memorial plots, facilitating burial in a VA national cemetery, and understanding potential reimbursement of burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran’s DD-214 or discharge papers.

Which faith traditions does Oltmann Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Oltmann Funeral Home apart

Multi-generational family ownership, with Keith Oltmann representing the fourth generation and Jessica Oltmann the fifth generation in funeral service.
Comprehensive preplanning services, including a detailed checklist and online form to facilitate advance arrangements.
Specialized veteran services, assisting with military funeral honors and navigating VA benefits.
Staff with diverse professional backgrounds, such as Jeff Kessels' experience in social work and theology, and Abigail Wippel's background in mortuary archaeology and advanced embalming techniques.
Active community involvement and affiliations with local organizations like the Union Fire Department, United Bank of Union, East Central College Foundation Board, Union R-XI Foundation, and Loving Hearts Outreach.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home Facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Missouri Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Preplanning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Baptist.

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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.

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How 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.