Veteran services at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary
Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, located in Wichita, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,050 for basic burial and $1,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Winfield in KS, about 36 miles from Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. 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 Culbertson-Smith Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Culbertson-Smith Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Culbertson-Smith Mortuary is located at 115 South Seneca Street in Wichita, KS. You can reach the home at (316) 265-2646. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Culbertson-Smith Mortuary offer veteran families?
Culbertson-Smith Mortuary provides traditional services, burial services, cremation services, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Culbertson-Smith Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Culbertson-Smith Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Orthodox, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Culbertson-Smith Mortuary apart
- Offers a range of personalized services, including tribute videos, photo displays, custom music, and readings.
- Provides specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with benefits and marker setting.
- Facilitates body donation to KU Medical Center.
- Offers preplanning arrangements and a year of weekly grief support messages.
- Features Life Celebrants to lead services when clergy may not be chosen.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Orthodox, Methodist. 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.