Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home

Veteran services at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home

Veteran families in Topeka, KS can turn to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel (160 capacity) and large chapel tv monitors, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,700 for basic burial and $2,055 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, online memorials, mass of christian burial, graveside service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel (160 capacity) and large chapel tv monitors.

Published pricing at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,450. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. 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 sets Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home apart

• Over a century of continuous local ownership since 1916.
• Donna L. Mathena-Menke, former owner and current Director/Embalmer, was named Kansas Funeral Director of the Year in 2023.
• Offers specific Catholic services including Rosary, Mass of Christian Burial, and Knights of Columbus ceremonies.
• Arrangement office includes a dedicated children's area.
• Provides a year of daily grief support emails to families.
• Staff actively involved in numerous community organizations and local churches.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.