Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc

Veteran services at Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc

Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc, located in Piedmont, MO, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. On-site amenities include funeral home chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,155 for basic burial and $1,570 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial plans, cremation plans, cremations, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include funeral home chapel.

Published pricing at Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc: direct cremation from $1,570. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Bloomfield in MO, about 35 miles from Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc. 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 sets Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc apart

• Over 90 years of continuous operation, with multi-generational family ownership and involvement.
• Multiple physical locations in Piedmont, Greenville, and Williamsville, serving a wider rural area.
• On-site modern cremation facility, allowing for family presence during the cremation process.
• Strong emphasis on pre-planning and pre-funding arrangements to manage costs and honor specific wishes.
• Specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags, led by veteran staff members.
• Offers distinct, packaged options for both burial and cremation (Classic, Select, Basic Tributes) for clarity in service selection.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, Assembly of God, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service mentioned

Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:

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.