Veteran services at Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner
Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner in Gardner, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $3,745 for basic burial and $3,345 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, simple burial, graveside service, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner: direct cremation from $2,850. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 32 miles from Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner. 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 Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,850. 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 Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner is located at 106 South Center St. in Gardner, KS. You can reach the home at (913) 856-7111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner offer veteran families?
Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner provides traditional burial, simple burial, graveside service, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner apart
- Specialization in personalized "Celebration of Life" events, offering creative flexibility.
- Comprehensive guidance and options for ash scattering, including adherence to legal and environmental regulations.
- Dedicated Veteran Funeral Services, assisting families in securing military burial benefits and honors.
- Extensive grief support programs, including daily email support and weekly newsletters, extending beyond the funeral service.
- Two convenient locations in Gardner and Spring Hill, Kansas.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Simple Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), Jewish, Islamic.
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.