Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Warsaw, Missouri
Reser Funeral Home has been a family-owned and operated institution since 1939, dedicated to serving the community with compassion and care across four generations. We offer comprehensive funeral and cremation services, including personalized arrangements, pre-planning options, and military honors, supported by our operation of the Kaysinger Crematory, Benton County's only local crematory. Our commitment to excellence extends to The Petal Market On Main, where we provide sympathy florals and arrangements for life's special occasions.With deep roots in the community, we prioritize treating every family as our own, ensuring dignified services at fair prices while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. Our team combines decades of experience with ongoing professional development to meet evolving needs, reflecting our core belief that service is the foundation of everything we do.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Sympathy Florals
Pre-Planning Services
Military Honors
Details
- Year established: 1939
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1939 with four generations of funeral service experience
- Operate Benton County's only local crematory for respectful care
- Provide personalized arrangements tailored to family traditions
- Offer pre-planning services to alleviate future decision-making burdens
- Maintain 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral services honoring individual wishes and family traditions. Our experienced directors guide families through arrangement selections, from venue coordination to obituary preparation. Services include visitations, chapel or graveside ceremonies, and transportation arrangements, ensuring dignified tributes that reflect each person's unique life story.
Cremation Services
Our locally operated Kaysinger Crematory provides respectful, dignified cremation services with multiple memorialization choices. We offer direct cremation, witness cremation options, and traditional cremation with memorial services. Families receive comprehensive guidance on urn selection, scattering permits, and personalized tribute creation.
Pre-Planning Services
We help individuals document end-of-life preferences through comprehensive pre-planning consultations. This includes service type selection, financial planning options, and legal document coordination. Our approach ensures families avoid decision-making burdens while guaranteeing personal wishes are honored exactly as specified.
Sympathy Florals
The Petal Market On Main creates custom sympathy arrangements for funerals and memorials. Our designers craft traditional wreaths, casket sprays, and personalized floral tributes using premium materials. We also offer delivery services and evening/weekend order accommodations for convenience.
Military Honors
We coordinate full military honors ceremonies for veterans, including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and Taps performance. Our team ensures proper documentation for VA benefits and collaborates with local veteran organizations to provide respectful tributes recognizing service members' sacrifices.
People
Jim & Shawn Miller
Owners
Third-generation funeral service providers with over 40 years combined experience. Shawn, daughter of founder John Reser, and Jim, a licensed director since 1973, lead daily operations while maintaining family traditions.
Jim Miller
Funeral Director
Third-generation director with Missouri licensing since 2005. Graduated from Arapahoe School of Mortuary Science, serving the community while maintaining active roles in local governance and education boards.
Derenda Miller
Funeral Director
Licensed director since 2010, combining psychology expertise with compassionate service. Manages floral operations at The Petal Market On Main while coordinating family care services.
Grady Miller
Apprentice Director
Fourth-generation team member pursuing mortuary science certification. Assists with daily operations while preparing to continue the family legacy in funeral service.
Dana Borglum
Funeral Assistant
Experienced chaplain and funeral service professional providing spiritual support and logistical assistance during memorial arrangements and ceremonies.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, pre-planned arrangements, and military honors with personalized options to honor individual wishes.
Can I plan funeral services in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document preferences and alleviate future decision-making burdens for families.
Do you handle out-of-town arrangements?
Our team coordinates both local and out-of-town arrangements, ensuring seamless service regardless of location requirements.
What distinguishes your cremation services?
We operate Kaysinger Crematory, Benton County's only local facility, ensuring respectful care remains within the community.
Do you provide floral arrangements?
Yes, The Petal Market On Main offers sympathy florals and arrangements for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 to assist with immediate needs and provide compassionate support during unexpected losses.
