Veteran services at Brenner Mortuary, Inc.
For veterans in Pittsburg, KS, Brenner Mortuary, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception space available and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,795 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Brenner Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Fort Scott National Cemetery in KS, about 28 miles from Brenner Mortuary, 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 Brenner Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Brenner Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brenner Mortuary, Inc. is located at 114 East 4th St. in Pittsburg, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 231-5600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brenner Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
Brenner Mortuary, Inc. provides traditional funeral, cremation, memorial service, burial, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brenner Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brenner Mortuary, 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.
Which faith traditions does Brenner Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Nazarene, Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Brenner Mortuary, Inc. apart
- Established in 1883, making it one of Pittsburg, Kansas's oldest continuously operated businesses.
- Continuously family-operated by the Ward family since 1980, now in its third generation with Craig Ward.
- Offers pre-arrangement services with online form and pre-payment options to protect against rising costs.
- Provides comprehensive grief support, including online resources and a local discussion group facilitated by Avalon Hospice at Root Coffeehouse.
- Staff available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green cremation
- · Low cost cremation
- · Alkaline hydrolysis
- · Certified celebrant services
- · Direct burial
- · Green burial
- · Full service funeral
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Nazarene, Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian. 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.