Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary

Veteran services at Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary serves veteran families in Horton, KS with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The mortuary serves veterans, as indicated by obituaries for military personnel, but specific veteran service packages are not detailed on their website." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include 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 Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 38 miles from Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary. Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary 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 Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary is located at 909 Central Avenue in Horton, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 486-3811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary offer veteran families?

Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary provides contemporary cremation services, traditional funeral service, pre-planning, immediate arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The mortuary serves veterans, as indicated by obituaries for military personnel, but specific veteran service packages are not detailed on their website.

Which faith traditions does Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Disciples of Christ, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary apart

Over 135 years of continuous family ownership and operation, with a multi-generational family team (Dishon family).
Active community involvement by the owners, including roles on the local school board, fair board, and church leadership.
Offers both in-person and online options for pre-planning and immediate funeral arrangements.
Provides extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, featuring articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Transparent pricing for core services, including Traditional Funeral Service and Contemporary Cremation Services, listed on their website.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Contemporary Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Lobby

· Chapel

· Selection Room

· Family Room

· Two Story White Brick Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Kansas Funeral Directors Association
· Horton Chamber of Commerce

Specializations

· Traditional funerals
· Cremation
· Pre-planning
· Burial services
· Viewing services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Disciples of Christ, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.