Veteran services at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home
Chapel Oaks Funeral Home serves veteran families in Highland, KS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,472 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, memorial services, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below 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 Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 39 miles from Chapel Oaks 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 Chapel Oaks Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Chapel Oaks Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is located at 302 West Main Street in Highland, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 442-3590. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chapel Oaks Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Chapel Oaks Funeral Home provides pre-planning, veteran services, grief support, funeral services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chapel Oaks Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chapel Oaks Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chapel Oaks Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Mennonite families, among others.
What sets Chapel Oaks Funeral Home apart
- Personalized services tailored to reflect and celebrate each individual's life.
- Comprehensive resources for pre-planning final wishes.
- Specialized guidance and assistance for veteran benefits and services.
- Direct support with FEMA Funeral Assistance applications for COVID-19 related deaths, including help with documentation and receipts.
- Extensive online grief support library ('Griefwords Online Library') from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette, including advice on attendance, attire, and supporting grieving families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Board of Mortuary Arts
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · FEMA Funeral Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Mennonite, 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.