Veteran services at Williams-James Mortuary
Williams-James Mortuary is a funeral home in Saint Louis, MO that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in MO, approximately 13 miles from Williams-James Mortuary. Williams-James Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Williams-James Mortuary. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I have always been so appreciative of the professional services provided by the William James Mortuary Staff. Their services provides a personal touch allowing the ease of preparing your loved ones services. Although Mrs. Doris William - James is presently residing in her heavenly home, her legacy, love of GOD, family, staff, training, memory, Communities that she served as well as the many lives that she touched will live on. I personally give 5 stars to the William James Mortuary Staff and Family. All must remember, "Nothing in life is perfect. That's why we must trust GOD, our faith and memories of the lives once lived". AMEN🙏🏾🙏💕”
“Awesome customer service, staff was friendly and compassionate. I love that it is a family oriented business.”
“Poor customer service, little compassion...I don't recommend.”
“Very professional and loving family oriented business. They are compassionate & trustworthy. I highly recommend them when it comes to funeral arrangements for your loved one(s). Great job guys♥️”
“Family Oriented, Loved how My Husband's Family...😢Prepared Mr.James"Tody"Wilson,To his final Resting Place, Thank You, Aunt Dorothy, Much Love,...From"Tody's wife, Carol Foy-Wilson....”
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.