Blanchard Funeral Chapel

Blanchard Funeral Chapel, located at 403 North Kingshighway in Sikeston, Missouri, has long been a trusted provider of dignified funeral and cremation services for families in Scott and Mississippi counties. The chapel is wheelchair accessible, with on-site parking, ensuring that all guests can attend services comfortably. Offering a range of options tailored to various needs and budgets, the chapel provides traditional full-service burial, full-service cremation, affordable burial, and direct cremation. Pricing is transparent, with traditional services starting at $7,895, full cremation at $5,875, affordable burial at $4,540, and direct cremation at $2,135.

In February 2020, the historic Blanchard Funeral Chapel was purchased by McMikle Funeral Home, a family-owned business founded in 1951 by Elgin and Sue Allen McMikle. McMikle had served the nearby communities from its original location in East Prairie and later from Charleston since 1954. The acquisition allowed McMikle to expand its compassionate care to Sikeston, blending the legacy of Blanchard Chapel with the McMikle family's longstanding tradition of service. On January 31, 2024, ownership transferred to Terry A. Parker, who had been involved with the funeral home since his teens and demonstrated unwavering dedication to the profession. Under Parker's leadership, the chapel continues the legacy of personalized, respectful care that began over seven decades ago.

Today, Blanchard Funeral Chapel (now operating under the McMikle name) offers comprehensive services including funeral planning, cremation packages, burial services, and pre-planning options. Pre-planning helps families focus on remembrance by creating clear, thoughtful arrangements in advance. The chapel also provides veterans' services to honor those who served. Families consistently praise the staff for their sincerity, professionalism, and commitment to guiding them through difficult times. The facility accepts major credit cards and is open six days a week (closed Sundays). Current obituaries and service information are available online through the McMikle Funeral Home website, ensuring the community stays informed.

Whether a family chooses a traditional burial or a simple cremation, the staff at Blanchard Funeral Chapel (McMikle Funeral Home - Sikeston) strives to create meaningful ceremonies that celebrate a loved one's life. With deep roots in the region and a history of compassionate care, this funeral home remains a cornerstone of support for grieving families. The seamless blending of Blanchard's local reputation with McMikle's established service standards ensures that every family receives the highest quality care during their time of loss.