Richards Funeral Home

At Richards Funeral Home Inc., we have been proudly serving New Madrid, Lilbourn, Marston, Catron, Canalou, Kewanee, Laforge, Parma, Risco, New Madrid County, and surrounding areas since 1894. We take great pride in our reputation for providing the highest quality funeral services, with a personal touch and professionalism that sets us apart.

Our staff is dedicated to helping your family navigate the difficult time of losing a loved one. We understand that each family is unique and that every individual deserves a personalized service that honors their life and memory. Our team is available 24 hours a day to provide compassionate assistance and support during this challenging period.

Services Offered

We offer a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of our clients. These include:

• Traditional and Non-Traditional Funeral Services: We can help you plan a traditional funeral service, or we can assist you in creating a non-traditional service that better reflects the personality and wishes of your loved one.

• Direct Cremations: For those who prefer cremation, we offer direct cremation services that are both dignified and cost-effective.

• Full Funeral Service: Our full funeral service includes all aspects of a traditional funeral, from the visitation to the graveside service.

• Cremation Options: We offer various cremation options, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and full funeral service followed by cremation.

• Memorial Services: Whether you prefer a memorial service at a church, a funeral home, or another location, we can help you plan a meaningful tribute to your loved one.

• Church Services: If you wish to hold the funeral service at a church, we can coordinate with the church and clergy to ensure a smooth and dignified service.

• Celebration of Life DVD's: We can create a personalized DVD celebrating the life of your loved one, which can be played during the service or kept as a cherished keepsake.

• Audio and/or Video Recordings of Funeral Services: We can provide audio and/or video recordings of the funeral service for those who were unable to attend or for future generations.

• Memorial Candles and Laminated Bookmarks: These are just a few examples of the many personalized items we can help you create to honor your loved one.

• Graveside Ceremonies: For those who wish to have a graveside service, we can assist with the planning and coordination of this event.

• Full Selection of Caskets, Vaults, and Urns: We have a wide selection of caskets, vaults, and urns available for viewing at our funeral home.

• Military Services: We offer special services for veterans, including veterans' headstones and burial flags.

• Preplanning and Prepaying of Funerals: If you wish to preplan and prepay for your own funeral, we can guide you through this process and ensure that your wishes are documented and respected.

• Transportation: We provide professional vehicles for transportation to and from the funeral service.

• Backhoe Service for Opening and Closings: We can assist with opening and closing gravesites in the cemetery.

• Cemetery Monuments/Headstones: We can help you select and place a monument or headstone at the gravesite of your loved one.

• Sexton of New Madrid City Cemeteries: Our staff is experienced in managing cemetery operations and can assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery.

At Richards Funeral Home Inc., we are committed to providing dignified, respectful, and compassionate assistance to each and every family served. We understand the importance of honoring the life and memory of your loved one and strive to create a meaningful service that reflects their personality and achievements.