OUR VETERAN FREE CASKET OR URN PROGRAM

Veterans have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedom, values, and way of life, and they deserve our gratitude and respect. Their courage and commitment have kept our nation safe, and their contributions have helped shape the course of history. Honoring our veterans is also a way to acknowledge the immense personal sacrifices that they and their families have made, including time away from loved ones and exposure to physical and emotional hardships. We want to take a moment to recognize the bravery and selflessness of those who have served our country and communities. As a token of our gratitude, we are proud to offer the Veteran FREE Casket Program.

This program includes a complimentary casket or urn for any Honorably Discharged Veteran or their spouse. 

By pre-planning services with us, you can lock in this free casket or urn option and ensure that the final wishes are carried out with honor and respect. It is our way of giving back to those who have given so much to us.

Please share this information with any veterans in your life, and let them know how much their service is appreciated. Together, let's honor our heroes and their sacrifices. 

If you have not already scheduled a meeting with us, please call us. I want to assure you that we're here to support our heroes in any way we can. If you feel more comfortable sharing information through a form, please know that it's completely fine. We understand that some details may be sensitive or difficult to talk about, and we want to respect your preferences. You're welcome to provide as much or as little information as you feel comfortable with, and we can fill in the rest when we meet with you. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for you.

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In this section

Free Casket or Urn for Veterans Program

Veterans Overview

Veterans Headstones

Veterans Burial Flags

Arrangement Information


If deceased passed at home


Via phone

Join Us for a Free Funeral Pre-Planning Seminar 

Have questions about funeral planning but not sure where to start? This seminar is designed to educate and inform individuals and families about the benefits of planning ahead.

Topics include:

✅ Pre-planning basics

✅ Types of services available

✅ Cash advances explained

✅ Veteran Benefits

✅ What documents you should prepare now

Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered in a compassionate, no-pressure setting.

This seminar is informally led by our very own pre-need counselors and funeral directors. We do not have an out-of-state company come in for the seminar. We want to get to know you and want you to get to know us.

Don’t miss it—knowledge brings peace of mind.

UPCOMING SEMINARS:

"Guided Public Discussion"

Hosted at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home

134 S. Elm Street in Centralia

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 6:00 PM– open to the public!

618-532-7321


MORE DATES AND LOCATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON...

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