Veteran services at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc.
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Mcpherson, KS with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home offers specialized Veteran's Services, assisting families with arrangements and honors for those who have served." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,325 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 5.0 stars across 1.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, honoring life, permanent memorialization, and veteran's services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,245. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 75 miles from Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc.. Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,245. 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 Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 222 West Euclid St. in Mcpherson, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 241-2550. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, designing your funeral, funeral services, honoring life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home offers specialized Veteran's Services, assisting families with arrangements and honors for those who have served.
How do families rate Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc.?
Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Part of the Wiggins Funeral Homes and Cremation Service network, offering resources across multiple central Kansas locations.
- Offers online pre-planning services and a comprehensive checklist for securing final wishes.
- Provides specialized Veteran's Services.
- Features specific merchandise options including Matthews Caskets & Urns, Doric Vaults, and Clark Grave Vaults.
- Staff includes multiple licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and a crematory operator, ensuring a breadth of expertise.
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What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“During the most difficult time of our life Chad, and the staff were amazing. They helped us every step of the way, and it was very comforting knowing that our son was in good hands. I can't thank them enough.”
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.