Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home

Veteran services at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home

Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home serves veteran families in Parsons, KS with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home website provides links to government resources for veterans' benefits and a dedicated page with substance abuse resources for veterans. Staff members are available to help explain various VA benefits." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.9 stars from 74 reviews.

On-site facilities of note include 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 Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 9% above 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 Scott National Cemetery in KS, approximately 45 miles from Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home. Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 74 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. Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home is located at 405 Main St. in Parsons, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 421-9000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home provides pre-need arrangements, at-need services, traditional funeral, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home website provides links to government resources for veterans' benefits and a dedicated page with substance abuse resources for veterans. Staff members are available to help explain various VA benefits.

Which faith traditions does Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Nazarene, Christian (Non-denominational / Cowboy Church) families, among others.

How do families rate Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home?

Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 74 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home apart

Operates across multiple locations in Parsons, Chetopa, and Altamont, Kansas, providing broad regional coverage.
Recently acquired by Taron Davis, a seasoned funeral director and embalmer, who is actively involved in the local community.
Offers an extensive online Griefwords Online Library with articles and practical suggestions for various aspects of grief support.
Provides specific resources and information for veterans, including benefits and substance abuse support.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Tukios, Inc.
· Center for Loss and Life Transition
· Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Specializations

· Grief Support
· Pre-need Arrangements
· Veterans Resources

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Nazarene, Christian (Non-denominational / Cowboy Church).

What families have said

Taron answered every question with realism about the funeral process and accommodated all requests, letting families feel in control during loss.

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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.