Veteran services at Elliott Mortuary & Crematory
Veteran families in Hutchinson, KS can turn to Elliott Mortuary & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,315 for basic burial and $2,640 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and cremation memorial display.
Published pricing at Elliott Mortuary & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,640. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 76 miles from Elliott Mortuary & 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 Elliott Mortuary & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,640. 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 Elliott Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Elliott Mortuary & Crematory is located at 1219 North Main St. in Hutchinson, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 663-3327. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Elliott Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
Elliott Mortuary & Crematory provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation options, collaboration with other funeral homes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Elliott Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Elliott Mortuary & Crematory assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Elliott Mortuary & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Elliott Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Third-generation family ownership and operation since 1935.
- Extensive history in Reno County, Kansas, spanning over 80 years.
- Comprehensive facility including a chapel, arrangement rooms, and product selection areas.
- Offers pre-planning services with both online and in-person consultation options.
- Provides a grief library resource from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Collaboration with other funeral homes for service arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian. 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.