Veteran services at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory in Springfield, MO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Walnut Lawn Funeral Home provides free funeral or cremation services to eligible honorable veterans, in compliance with the law. They offer assistance with obtaining DD-214 forms and navigating U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) benefits. Specific burial and cremation packages are available with significant discounts. Services include the playing of taps, honor guard detail, flag folding and presentation, flag-draped caskets, and rifle volleys." On-site amenities include small chapels, large chapels, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,135 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, graveside service, immediate burial, memorial service, cremation, and direct cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include small chapels, large chapels, and candlelight memorial service. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory: direct cremation from $1,135. That places direct cremation roughly 35% below the Missouri median ($1,750). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Springfield National Cemetery in MO, approximately 3 miles from Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory. Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Missouri has approximately 607 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,135. 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 Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory is located at 2001 West Walnut Lawn St. in Springfield, MO. You can reach the home at (417) 886-6127. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory offer veteran families?
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory provides personalized services, traditional services, visitation, viewing, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home provides free funeral or cremation services to eligible honorable veterans, in compliance with the law. They offer assistance with obtaining DD-214 forms and navigating U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) benefits. Specific burial and cremation packages are available with significant discounts. Services include the playing of taps, honor guard detail, flag folding and presentation, flag-draped caskets, and rifle volleys.
Which faith traditions does Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Orthodox Christian, Church of God families, among others.
What sets Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Wood-DeGraffenreid family since 1989, with second and third-generation involvement.
- On-site crematory with a viewing room, ensuring direct supervision of the cremation process.
- Specialized veteran services, including specific burial and cremation packages with significant discounts, assistance with VA benefits, and obtaining service records (DD214).
- Expertise in arranging multi-state and international funeral services.
- Comprehensive payment options, including insurance assignments, crowdfunding assistance, and loans with payment plans.
- Community outreach programs such as an online grief library, the Live Well Silver and Gold Club, and an annual candlelight memorial service.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Multi-State and International Service Arrangements
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Orthodox Christian, Church of God.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.