Veteran services at Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel
For veterans in Augusta, MO, Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include augusta chapel, jonesburg chapel, and pitman reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $1,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial caskets, burial vaults, cemetery document assistance, cremation, cremation caskets, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include augusta chapel, jonesburg chapel, warrenton chapel, wentzville chapel, and wright city chapel.
Published pricing at Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel: direct cremation from $1,455. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 32 miles from Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel. 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 Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,455. 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 Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel is located at 5542 Walnut St. in Augusta, MO. You can reach the home at (636) 327-6600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel offer veteran families?
Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel provides advanced planning, after care services, baby and infant services, burial caskets, burial vaults, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Pitman Funeral Home - Augusta Chapel apart
- Third-generation family ownership and operation since 1922.
- On-site human crematory at the Wentzville facility, with a private viewing room.
- On-site pet crematory and comprehensive pet care services.
- Pitman Reception Center available for various family and community gatherings.
- Customized Harley-Davidson motorcycle hearse available for services.
- Free loaner tents for community and school activities, weddings, and family picnics.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Caskets
- · Burial Vaults
- · Graveside Service
- · Out-of-State Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Caskets
- · Pet Cremation
- · Pet Urns
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Customized Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Hearse
- · Funeral Home Tours
- · Free-standing Tent Loans
- · Sports Team Sponsorships
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Church of Christ, 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.