Veteran services at Russell Colonial Funeral Home
Russell Colonial Funeral Home serves veteran families in Saint Clair, MO with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. Published pricing lists $5,525 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, about 39 miles from Russell Colonial 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
Does Russell Colonial Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Russell Colonial Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (636) 629-1100 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Russell Colonial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Russell Colonial Funeral Home is located at 530 East Springfield Road in Saint Clair, MO. You can reach the home at (636) 629-1100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Russell Colonial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Russell Colonial Funeral Home provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief & healing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Russell Colonial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Russell Colonial Funeral Home mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Russell Colonial Funeral Home apart
- A stated philosophy of "Celebrating Life" rather than mourning death, focusing on the individual's unique journey.
- Integrated services with an associated cemetery, Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery, and a monument works, St Clair Monument & Granite Works, both located in St. Clair, MO.
- Offers 365 Daily Affirmations via email for ongoing grief support and healing.
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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.