Veteran services at Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory
Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory, located in Colby, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial products, cremation products, memorial stationery, cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney in KS, about 68 miles from Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 428 funeral homes in Kansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (785) 462-2331 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory is located at 190 South Franklin in Colby, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 462-2331. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory provides planning a funeral, monuments, grief support, funeral arrangements, burial products, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Baalmann Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Only on-site human crematory in Northwest Kansas (within 100 miles).
- Dedicated Baalmann Pet Crematory, the only one of its kind in Northwest Kansas, operated by certified crematory operators.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including custom videos, music, and artwork integration.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits and burial arrangements.
- Three convenient locations across Western Kansas (Colby, Atwood, Oakley).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Products
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Products
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed By Cremation
- · Keeping An Urn At Home
- · Placing The Urn In A Columbarium
- · Burying The Urn
- · Scattering The Cremated Remains
- · Pet Cremation
- · Private Cremation
- · Communal Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation
- · Veteran Services
- · Personalization
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.