Veteran services at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home serves veteran families in Solomon, KS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,445 for basic burial and $3,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, direct cremation, burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,945. That places direct cremation roughly 49% 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 Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, about 40 miles from Carlson-Becker 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 does a funeral at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,945. 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 Carlson-Becker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home is located at 208 West 4Th Street in Solomon, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 655-3431. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carlson-Becker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, direct cremation, ash scattering, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carlson-Becker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carlson-Becker Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carlson-Becker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Christian families, among others.
What sets Carlson-Becker Funeral Home apart
- Extensive expertise in cremation services, offering traditional, direct, and alkaline hydrolysis options with detailed guidance.
- Emphasis on personalized 'Celebration of Life' events, tailored to the unique life and emotional needs of the family.
- Commitment to transparent pricing through a General Price List and open discussion of costs.
- Long-standing family history in Dickinson County, with roots dating back to 1963 in related businesses.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Military Burial Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Christian, Baptist, Nazarene. 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.