Veteran services at Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc.
Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. in Fort Scott, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,290 for basic burial and $2,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,990. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Fort Scott National Cemetery in KS, about 1 miles from Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc.. 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 Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,990. 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 Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. is located at 201 South Main St. in Fort Scott, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 223-1186. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. offer veteran families?
Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. provides funerals, cremation, funeral pre-planning, aftercare, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. apart
- Established in 1863, making it one of Kansas' oldest funeral homes.
- Independently, family-owned and operated for generations.
- Features a dedicated Carriage House at 301 S Main St, offering a private family gathering center with a full kitchen, serving island, conference table, and banquet tables.
- Provides a free online grief support program, "The GriefPlan Online Program," in partnership with a grief psychologist, including 65 videos and 50 activity sheets.
- Offers a "365 Days of Healing" daily email series for ongoing grief support.
- Specializes in honoring veterans, providing specific resources and assistance for military services.
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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.