Veteran services at Ortmann Funeral Home
Ortmann Funeral Home serves veteran families in Overland, MO with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,630 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ortmann Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,300. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below 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 Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 15 miles from Ortmann 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 Ortmann Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,300. 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 Ortmann Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ortmann Funeral Home is located at 9222 Lackland Road in Overland, MO. You can reach the home at (314) 427-2222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ortmann Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ortmann Funeral Home provides veteran services, grief support, cremation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ortmann Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ortmann Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ortmann Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Ortmann Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1935, offering decades of experience to the St. Louis community.
- Strong emphasis on personalized ceremonies for both cremation and traditional burial, ensuring services reflect the unique life of the individual.
- Comprehensive guidance and resources for veteran services, assisting families with available benefits.
- Extensive grief support resources, including specialized articles for children and teenagers.
- Detailed approach to creating meaningful services, incorporating elements like music, readings, symbols, and diverse memory-sharing options (e.g., memory baskets, DVDs, tables).
- Professional staff includes licensed funeral directors who assist with all aspects of planning, including legal documentation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
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- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.