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. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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). 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 45 miles from Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, Inc.. 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 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, Inc. assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Grief Support
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.