Veteran services at Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc
Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc in Leavenworth, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Davis Funeral Chapel provides information and guidance on benefits and services available for veteran loved ones." On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, body burial, natural burial, and veteran information. 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 funeral 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 Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc: direct cremation from $2,175. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below 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 Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, approximately 2 miles from Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc. Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc 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. Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,175. 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 Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc is located at 531 Shawnee Street in Leavenworth, KS. You can reach the home at (913) 682-5523. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc offer veteran families?
Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc provides funeral planning, cremation, body burial, natural burial, body donation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Davis Funeral Chapel provides information and guidance on benefits and services available for veteran loved ones.
Which faith traditions does Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc apart
- 165 years of continuous operation in Leavenworth, Kansas.
- Leavenworth's only on-site crematory, operated by licensed staff, ensuring loved ones never leave their facility or care.
- Licensed funeral directors focused on accommodating unique family requests and traditions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Body Burial
- · Natural Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.