Longview Funeral Cemetery

read moreThe support from our families and communities throughout the year as we continue to improve our facilities and grounds and as we continue to make improvements to our services offered are unparalleled and we could not be more grateful. The compassionate funeral professionals at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our dedicated staff is available to assist you to help you understand all of your options related to funeral services and merchandise.

read moreWhen planning a service, you have many options available to you and we will do all that we can to provide a beautiful and respectful ceremony. Whether you select to be buried or cremated, we can offer you a safe space to join with family and friends in grief, comfort and love. And above all, we will do our utmost to honor your loved one. We will be happy to go over all your options and answer any questions that you may have. A funeral service is a special time for family and friends to comfort one another, begin to find healing and celebrate a life.

read moreOur staff is comprised of professionals with a broad depth of funeral and cremation experience. We are dedicated to helping direct you through this stressful and difficult time. We will answer all your questions regarding your options for funeral and cremation services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time. Bridget has been in funeral service as a managing funeral director and embalmer in the Kansas City area since 1996. A native of Coon Rapids, Iowa, she graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, in 1994 with a degree in Accounting, and is also a 1995 graduate of the Mortuary Science program at KCKCC.

read moreWhen it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden on your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members. Fill in as much as you are comfortable with and we'd be pleased to meet with you to discuss further. See the form below for details.

read moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. For eligible veterans that died on or after Nov. 1, 1990, VA may also provide a headstone or marker for graves that are already marked with a private headstone or marker. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone, marker, or medallion.

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read moreWe know that today's consumer has many choices and a variety of ways to obtain information. Transparency is very important to us. We are committed to providing clear and concise information, whether online, over the phone, or in person. We recognize that understanding available options as well as cost is important for every family. Our price lists are itemized, the selection of items is in direct relation to the service requested. It is recommended that you choose only those items you desire and that will be of most value to you and your family and provide the most support in your time of need.

read moreThe basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran. The type of Funeral Honors may be Full Military Honors, 7 Person Detail or a Standard Honors Team Detail. At least one of the funeral honors detail will be from the Armed Force in which the deceased veteran served.