About Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney
Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in WaKeeney, 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 WaKeeney (by straight-line distance):
- Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Dodge — Dodge City, KS (89 mi · open)
- Fort McPherson National Cemetery — Maxwell, NE (143 mi · open)
- Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island — Grand Island, NE (155 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Schmitt Funeral Homes is a premier funeral home located at 901 South Main St. in Quinter, 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 $3,250.
Keithley Funeral Chapel is a premier funeral home located at 400 East 17Th Street in Ellis, KS. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Stinemetz Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 522 North Pomeroy Avenue in Hill City, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including visitation room, funeral/memorial service area, and cremation services. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Roman Catholic, United Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lutheran Church, and Assemblies of God.
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel is a premier funeral home located at 2509 Vine in Hays, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including crematory, funeral home, and chapel. Professional offerings include traditional funeral service, immediate burial, and visitation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,690. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,500, while direct cremation is available from $3,580. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, and Baptist.
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1906 Pine St. in Hays, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including funeral home, chapel, and viewing rooms. Professional offerings include traditional services, cremation, and alternative options, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,200, while direct cremation is available from $2,550. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and Nazarene.
Cline's-Keithley Mortuary of Hays is a premier funeral home located at 1919 East 22nd in Hays, 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 $3,580. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 5.0-star Google rating across 2 reviews.
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home Inc is a premier funeral home located at 1024 Sheridan Avenue in Hoxie, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including funeral home. Professional offerings include visitation, funeral service, and reception, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $4,555. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $6,695, while direct cremation is available from $4,555. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Lutheran, and Christian (General Protestant).
Fitzgerald Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 207 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Ness City, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, private viewing rooms, and handicap accessible facilities. Professional offerings include traditional funeral service, cremation service, and memorial service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,595. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,895, while direct cremation is available from $1,595. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, and Assembly of God.