Friskel Funeral Home

Veteran services at Friskel Funeral Home

Friskel Funeral Home, located in Frontenac, KS, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Friskel Funeral Home offers military funeral services, including the provision of veteran burial flags, and has veteran services available." On-site amenities include chapel (accommodates over 100 attendees), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,795 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include chapel (accommodates over 100 attendees). 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 Friskel Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 25 miles from Friskel Funeral Home. Friskel Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Friskel Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Friskel Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Friskel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Friskel Funeral Home is located at 230 East Mckay Street in Frontenac, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 231-7360. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

Does Friskel Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?

Yes. Direct cremation at Friskel Funeral Home starts at $2,995. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.

Does Friskel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Friskel Funeral Home offers military funeral services, including the provision of veteran burial flags, and has veteran services available.

What sets Friskel Funeral Home apart

On-site 36-acre cemetery for convenient and integrated burial options.
Large 100-seat chapel equipped with audio-visual systems and live streaming capabilities for personalized and accessible memorial services.
Over a century of continuous service to the Frontenac community, established in 1910.
Offers advanced cremation options including green cremation and alkaline hydrolysis.
Family-owned and operated, emphasizing personalized care.

On-site facilities

· Chapel (accommodates over 100 attendees)

· Cemetery

· Audio-visual systems

· Live streaming

· Well-maintained grounds

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Traditional funerals
· Cremation services
· Memorial services
· Pre-planning options
· Grief support
· Military funeral services
· Veteran burial flags

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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.