Veteran services at Ponder Funeral Home
Ponder Funeral Home serves veteran families in Sikeston, MO with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include funeral service chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,750 for basic burial and $2,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral service chapel.
Published pricing at Ponder Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,550. That places direct cremation roughly 46% 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield in MO, about 19 miles from Ponder 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 Ponder Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,550. 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 Ponder Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ponder Funeral Home is located at 1120 North Main Street in Sikeston, MO. You can reach the home at (573) 471-3380. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ponder Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ponder Funeral Home provides pre-planning, burial, entombment, cremation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ponder Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ponder Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Ponder Funeral Home apart
- Offers funeral financing solutions through Lending USA, providing flexible loan programs from $1,000 to $12,000.
- Provides personalized fingerprint keepsakes and jewelry via Legacy Touch, with an option for 24-hour turnaround for services.
- Features an extensive online Griefwords Library from the Center for Loss and Life Transition for comprehensive grief support.
- Operates two distinct locations: Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston and Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
- Emphasizes detailed pre-planning resources, including a downloadable guide, to ensure personalized services and reduce family burden.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · Lending USA
- · Legacy Touch
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Planning
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.