Veteran services at Bateman Funeral Home Company
Bateman Funeral Home Company, located in Goodland, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bateman Funeral Home Company: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above the Kansas median ($2,647). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney in KS, about 101 miles from Bateman Funeral Home Company. 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
What does a funeral at Bateman Funeral Home Company cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Bateman Funeral Home Company located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bateman Funeral Home Company is located at 211 East 11th St. in Goodland, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 890-6600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bateman Funeral Home Company offer veteran families?
Bateman Funeral Home Company provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, monuments, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bateman Funeral Home Company help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bateman Funeral Home Company mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bateman Funeral Home Company accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ) families, among others.
What sets Bateman Funeral Home Company apart
- Fifth-generation family-owned and operated business.
- On-site crematory for cremation services.
- Extensive "The Last Track" podcast series offering detailed guidance on various end-of-life topics, grief support, and pre-planning.
- Specialized offerings such as fingerprint keepsakes and monument services.
- Webcasting capabilities for funeral and memorial services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Legacy Planning
- · Final Arrangements
- · Military Funeral Benefits
- · Children and Grief
- · Estate Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Free.
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.