Veteran services at Derfelt Crematory
Derfelt Crematory, located in Baxter Springs, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,695 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,895. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Derfelt Crematory: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Scott National Cemetery in KS, about 55 miles from Derfelt Crematory. 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 Derfelt Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Derfelt Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Derfelt Crematory is located at 328 East 12th St. in Baxter Springs, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 856-2345. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Derfelt Crematory offer veteran families?
Derfelt Crematory provides visitation, funeral service, reception, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Derfelt Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Derfelt Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Derfelt Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Assemblies of God families, among others.
What sets Derfelt Crematory apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation, with active family members in key roles.
- Staff members hold advanced professional certifications, including Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC).
- Staff members are actively involved in local community service, such as volunteer firefighting and EMT roles.
- Transparent pricing with a General Price List readily available on their website.
- On-site crematory at Derfelt's Baxter Chapel location.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Director's Association
Specialties
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist, Assemblies of God, Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, Pentecostal Church of God, Seventh-day Adventist, Non-denominational Christian.
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.