Veteran services at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home
For veterans in Cameron, MO, Poland-Thompson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, graveside services, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 46 miles from Poland-Thompson 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 Poland-Thompson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,990. 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 Poland-Thompson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Poland-Thompson Funeral Home is located at 222 West 3Rd Street in Cameron, MO. You can reach the home at (816) 632-2158. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Poland-Thompson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Poland-Thompson Funeral Home provides burial services, graveside services, cremation services, ash scattering services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Poland-Thompson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Poland-Thompson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Poland-Thompson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (general), Jewish (mentioned in context of burial traditions), Islamic (mentioned in context of burial traditions) families, among others.
What sets Poland-Thompson Funeral Home apart
- Onsite crematory for direct oversight of cremation process.
- Over a century of continuous operation (since 1905) as a locally owned and family operated business.
- Association with Cameron Memory Gardens, a local, family-owned, endowed care cemetery.
- Offers 'Natural choices, including Green Burial and Green Cremation' and Celebrant Services.
- Provides a free daily grief support email program, '365 Days of Healing'.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Burial services
- · Pre-Planning Services
- · Memorial Only Service
- · Veteran services
- · Green Burial
- · Green Cremation
- · Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian (general), Jewish (mentioned in context of burial traditions), Islamic (mentioned in context of burial traditions).
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.