Memorializing Memories
Service
Feeling overwhelmed by questions and required decisions at time if loss is to be expected. Providing a a full service funeral home is part of our commitment to guiding you through your time of need.
We are continuing a family tradition of offering the highest level of service.
Honor
Having the opportunity to help you honor the life of your loved one is a privilege we take very seriously.
At Elite Funeral Chapel your families needs will be handled with respect and compassion.
Dedication
Your concerns are as individual as the loved one you wish to honor. We recognize this and we are dedicated to meeting your specific needs. The Morris family has been serving the unique needs of many families for over 25 years.
Recently, we have been privileged to serve the families of…
Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Oak Grove MBC
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Location:
Elite Funeral Chapel
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Community Fellowship COJC
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Location:
Elite Funeral Chapel
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Location:
Center High School
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Monday, May 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location:
Missouri Veterans Cemetery @ Higginsville
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Monday, April 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Location:
Elite Funeral Chapel
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Funeral Service Information
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Location:
Second Missionary Baptist Church
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Services
We Offer Many Service Options to Meet Your Needs
Our Selection of Products
Our Services page lists several available packages. They are only the beginning of what we have to offer. We will customize services on a case by case basis to fit your specific needs.
Most funerals have standardized pricing. We realize not everyone can afford those costs. There are many options we can consider in helping you design the best possible tribute to your loved one.
Elite Funeral Chapel offers a wide range of products to help you memorialize your loved one. By August 2015 we will have a section of this site allowing you to view our selection of caskets, urns, burial vaults, and personalized items.
In the meantime, please let us know if you have questions.
Family Owned and Operated
For over twenty five years, our family has been dedicated to providing the highest standard of service. Eugene. R. Morris owned and operated the E.R. Morris Funeral Chapel from 1988 until the time of his death on April 4, 2000. The Morris family grew this facility…
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens First
- Full legal name
- Social security number
- Date of birth
- City and State of birth
- Father’s name
- Mother’s first and maiden name
You will also need to have a photo of the deceased.
If the decedent was a veteran you will ned to have their discharge form (DD-214).
If the decedent was a government employee, you will need to have their CSA or CSF number.
When death occurs in a state other than where final services will take place, either due to travel or because the person did not live near their family, it is necessary to coordinate between providers in each city.
We have affiliations with providers in all 50 states, Mexico and Canada. Overseas transportation can also be arranged. Please contact us to discuss your specific circumstance.
Planning The Service
- Arranging and preparing death certificates
- Providing certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
- Submitting the obituary to the newspapers of your choice
- Assisting with funeral arrangements and the purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
- Scheduling the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
- Coordinating with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
- Arranging a safety/police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Other Considerations
If your loved one was cremated, we can have the cremains shipped via the United States Postal Service.