Shepard Funeral Chapel
5.0(115)
9255 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134
CremationTraditional Burial+5
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9255 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134
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9450 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132
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Missouri requires a 48-hour waiting period after death before cremation can occur, unless waived by the county medical examiner. A cremation authorization form must be signed by the person with the right of disposition, typically the next of kin. The funeral home or crematory must obtain a cremation permit from the local registrar before proceeding.
With 20 funeral homes across Missouri, families should compare services, pricing transparency, and location convenience. Missouri funeral homes are regulated by the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, which licenses providers and handles complaints. Requesting a General Price List from multiple providers helps families make informed comparisons.
Funeral costs in Missouri vary significantly based on service type, merchandise selection, and location within the state. Cremation services typically range from lower-cost direct cremation to full-service options with memorial ceremonies. Traditional burial services generally involve higher costs due to casket, vault, and cemetery expenses.
Missouri residents can pre-arrange funeral services through written contracts with licensed funeral homes, which may be revocable or irrevocable. Pre-need funeral contracts in Missouri are regulated to protect consumer funds, often through insurance policies or trusts. These arrangements allow individuals to document their wishes and potentially lock in current pricing.
Missouri permits burial in cemeteries, cremation with various memorialization choices, and natural or green burial where cemetery policies allow. Scattering cremated remains is generally permitted on private property with owner consent, though scattering on public land may have restrictions. Home burial on private property is possible in Missouri but requires compliance with local zoning and health regulations.
Eligible veterans in Missouri may receive burial benefits including a free gravesite at national or state veterans cemeteries, a government headstone or marker, and a burial flag. The Missouri Veterans Commission operates state veterans cemeteries that provide interment services at no cost to the veteran. Families should contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Missouri Veterans Commission to verify eligibility and arrange benefits.