About Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan
Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Manhattan, Kansas. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan (by straight-line distance):
- Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery — Fort Leavenworth, KS (95 mi · unknown)
- Leavenworth National Cemetery — Leavenworth, KS (96 mi · open)
- Union Confederate Monument Site — Kansas City, MO (113 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1616 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, reception hall, and visitation rooms. Professional offerings include burial services, cremation services, and memorials & celebrations, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,150. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,595. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Independent Christian).
Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Cremations, Funerals & Receptions is a premier funeral home located at 203 North Washington Street in Junction City, KS. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,695.
Geary County Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 203 North Washington in Junction City, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, chapel, and arrangement room. Professional offerings include burial, cremation, and simple cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,695. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,490, while direct cremation is available from $2,695. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Church of Christ, and Nazarene.
Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego is a premier funeral home located at 4370 Salzer Rd. in Wamego, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including funeral home facilities. Professional offerings include burial services, pre planning, and grief support, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,595. Traditional burial arrangements are offered from $3,595. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, and Community Church (non-denominational or general Protestant).
Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 918 7Th Street in Clay Center, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, funeral home, and turner funeral chapel. Professional offerings include traditional funeral, cremation, and memorial service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,090. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,400, while direct cremation is available from $3,090. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Presbyterian, Catholic, and Methodist.
Piper Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 714 West Maple Street in Saint Marys, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel. Professional offerings include immediate need, traditional services, and cremation services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,445. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,295, while direct cremation is available from $3,445. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $3,295. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($740) and use of facilities for viewing ($175). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically All Faiths, Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, and Independent Baptist.
Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 308 West Walnut in Waterville, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel and showroom. General services start at $995. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,100, while direct cremation is available from $995. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, and Many faiths and customs.
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 208 West 4Th Street in Solomon, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, reception hall, and secure refrigerated environment. Professional offerings include cremation, traditional cremation, and memorial gathering, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,945. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $6,445, while direct cremation is available from $3,945. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Christian, Baptist, and Nazarene.