Veteran services at Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel
For veterans in Topeka, KS, Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Dove Cremations & Funerals provides extensive support for military veterans and their families. This includes assistance with acquiring, completing, and submitting necessary forms for burial benefits. They arrange Military Funeral Honors ceremonies, which involve the folding and presentation of the United States burial flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps. The funeral home also helps families obtain a United States burial flag and offers guidance on eligibility for burial at national or state veterans' cemeteries, as well as information on potential monetary benefits for burial in a private cemetery." On-site amenities include southeast chapel, southwest chapel, and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,390 for basic burial and $1,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 5.0 stars across 12 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, direct cremation, direct burial, and military funeral honors ceremony. 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 southeast chapel, southwest chapel, memorial park cemetery, and on-site 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 Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel: direct cremation from $1,845. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, approximately 50 miles from Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel. Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel holds a 5.0-star rating from 12 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,845. 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 Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel is located at 3700 Southwest Wanamaker Rd. in Topeka, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 272-9797. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel offer veteran families?
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel provides cremation, funeral services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dove Cremations & Funerals provides extensive support for military veterans and their families. This includes assistance with acquiring, completing, and submitting necessary forms for burial benefits. They arrange Military Funeral Honors ceremonies, which involve the folding and presentation of the United States burial flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps. The funeral home also helps families obtain a United States burial flag and offers guidance on eligibility for burial at national or state veterans' cemeteries, as well as information on potential monetary benefits for burial in a private cemetery.
How do families rate Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel?
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel holds a 5.0-star rating across 12 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel apart
- Privately-owned by the Newcomer family, with a five-generation history in funeral service since 1893.
- Explicit commitment to providing high-quality cremation and funeral services at prices stated to be 'far below what other funeral homes charge'.
- Features the distinctive 17-foot 'Angel of the Dawn' stained glass window, created by world-renowned Judson Studios in 1951, housed in their Southwest Chapel.
- Offers an online planning tool and complimentary preplanning workshops to assist families with future arrangements and cost management.
- Specializes in unique cremation keepsakes including jewelry urns, blown glass keepsakes, and thumbprint jewelry.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with veterans' benefits, including Military Funeral Honors and burial flag acquisition.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Military Funeral Honors
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We have used Dove Cremation (Southwest) three times in the past eleven years. From the moment that Dove was contacted, they were available to us every day at any time. They made a difficult time easier to navigate. The staff was always professional and courteous. We were welcomed the moment we arrived, and they always remembered our names. Dove listened to our vision for the celebration of life for our loved one, and then made it happen. They stayed in contact with us after the service as well, making sure that we had everything that we needed. Our family will continue to use Dove’s services in the future.”
“My dad had already set up his own funeral years ago. Dove was extremely helpful during this time after he passed. They honor all of our wishes. Very caring and stayed in contact with me to make sure we were doing ok. Thanks to all at Dove.”
“From the beginning to the end, Dan and everyone associated with our service for our mother Grace Thurman made sure every detail was in place. Even things we forgot to ask about they brought it to our attention. Thank you for your professionalism and attention to detail and also the drivers. We were able to have a smile on our face when talking about our mothers service. Thank you again!”
“Our support and guidance from the Dove representatives was so helpful. There were no added pressures. We were treated with such dignity and kindness.”
“Dove was extremely understanding and helpful. They took time to ensure my mother was able to say her goodbyes to her dad at a time outside of the visitation. (She needed a different time due to special circumstances). Thank you bill and Riley!”
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.