Veteran services at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home
Carlson Colonial Funeral Home serves veteran families in El Dorado, KS with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,215 for basic burial and $3,240 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran funeral services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,240. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Winfield in KS, about 39 miles from Carlson Colonial 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 Colonial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,240. 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 Colonial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carlson Colonial Funeral Home is located at 200 South Star Street in El Dorado, KS. You can reach the home at (316) 321-1657. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carlson Colonial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carlson Colonial Funeral Home provides funeral planning, funeral services, cremation services, immediate need services, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carlson Colonial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Carlson Colonial Funeral Home 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 Carlson Colonial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) families, among others.
What sets Carlson Colonial Funeral Home apart
- Over 140 years of continuous operation and historical presence in El Dorado, Kansas, tracing back to 1879.
- Operates two distinct funeral home locations in El Dorado: Carlson Colonial Funeral Home and Kirby-Morris Funeral Home.
- Offers live stream services, allowing remote participation in funeral and memorial events.
- Provides a dedicated "Caring Decisions" pre-planning resource to ensure wishes are honored and loved ones are supported.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community organizations, including the El Dorado Lions Club, Patmos Lodge #97 of the Free and Accepted Masons, El Dorado Community Concert series, Leon Senior Center, Leon Christian Church, El Dorado Kiwanis Club, El Dorado Elk's Lodge, Real Life Christian Church, American Legion Post 81, First Christian Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Personalized Services
- · Customized Funeral and Cremation Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (General), Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Languages spoken at the home: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.