Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Veteran services at Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Veteran families in Topeka, KS can turn to Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel provides dedicated services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices and patriotism. They are committed to giving back to those who have served the nation." Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $950. That places direct cremation roughly 64% below the Kansas median ($2,647). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, approximately 45 miles from Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc.. Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Kansas has approximately 428 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $950. 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 Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. is located at 723 Southwest 6th Ave. in Topeka, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 233-3039. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. offer veteran families?

Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. provides funeral services, celebrating life, grief support, honoring veterans, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel provides dedicated services for honoring veterans, acknowledging their sacrifices and patriotism. They are committed to giving back to those who have served the nation.

What sets Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc. apart

Long-standing history in Topeka since 1930, with continuous family ownership by the Johnsons since 1976.
Specialized services and dedication to honoring veterans.
Comprehensive grief support, including resources for children and a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program.
Commitment to customizing services to align with individual family values, preferences, and budgets.
Positive family testimonials highlighting professionalism, attentive care, and meticulous detail in service execution.

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Grief Support

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.