Carlson-Becker Funeral Home

Veteran services at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home

Carlson-Becker Funeral Home serves veteran families in Solomon, KS with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Carlson-Becker Funeral Home assists families with arrangements for veterans, including those who served in conflicts such as the Korean War and Vietnam, and facilitates services at locations like the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional cremation, memorial gathering, direct cremation, burial, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,945. That places direct cremation roughly 49% above the Kansas median ($2,647). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, approximately 40 miles from Carlson-Becker Funeral Home. Carlson-Becker Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Kansas has approximately 428 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Carlson-Becker Funeral Home is among them.

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?

Carlson-Becker Funeral Home assists families with arrangements for veterans, including those who served in conflicts such as the Korean War and Vietnam, and facilitates services at locations like the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Gathering

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Traditional Cremation
· Direct Cremation
· Ash Scattering
· Alkaline Hydrolysis

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Reception Hall

· Secure Refrigerated Environment

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Kansas Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Cremation
· Military Burial Benefits

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Christian, Baptist, Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.