Geary County Crematory

Veteran services at Geary County Crematory

Geary County Crematory in Junction City, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Johnson & Mass-Hinitt specializes in assisting veterans and their families with burial benefits, offering dedicated workshops to provide information and guidance on these services." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,490 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and simple cremation. 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 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 Geary County Crematory: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, approximately 11 miles from Geary County Crematory. Geary County Crematory 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. Geary County Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Geary County Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Geary County Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Geary County Crematory is located at 203 North Washington in Junction City, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 762-3131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Geary County Crematory offer veteran families?

Geary County Crematory provides burial, cremation, simple cremation, advance planning, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Geary County Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Johnson & Mass-Hinitt specializes in assisting veterans and their families with burial benefits, offering dedicated workshops to provide information and guidance on these services.

Which faith traditions does Geary County Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Geary County Crematory apart

On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
Explicit claim of prices being 'far below what other funeral homes charge'.
Specialization in Veterans Burial Benefits, including workshops.
Memorial Tree Registry partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Deep historical roots in Junction City since 1880.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Simple Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Chapel

· Arrangement Room

· Hospitality Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Kansas Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veterans Burial Benefits
· Memorial Tree Registry

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Church of Christ, Nazarene. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.