Veteran services at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Hays, KS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,500 for basic burial and $3,580 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation service, veteran service, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $3,580. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 31 miles from Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel. 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 Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,580. 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 Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel is located at 2509 Vine in Hays, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 625-3215. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel provides traditional funeral service, immediate burial, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel apart
- Operates an on-site crematory in Ellis County, Kansas.
- Offers one year of daily grief support emails to families.
- Hosts an annual Christmas Remembrance Service for the community.
- Provides assistance with Social Security benefits applications.
- Creates customized online memorials and tribute videos.
- Assists with death away from home arrangements, both domestic and international.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specialties
- · Children And Grief
- · Death Away From Home
- · Preplanning
- · Social Security Benefits
- · Vaults
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.