Headley Funeral Chapel

Veteran services at Headley Funeral Chapel

Headley Funeral Chapel in Augusta, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Headley Funeral Chapel offers specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their service and assisting families with associated benefits and arrangements. Clint Headley, one of the owners, is a U.S. Navy veteran." On-site amenities include chapel (seating 200-250), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,375 for basic burial and $1,435 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran services. 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 (seating 200-250). 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 Headley Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,435. That places direct cremation roughly 46% below 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 Winfield in KS, approximately 29 miles from Headley Funeral Chapel. Headley Funeral Chapel 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. Headley Funeral Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Headley Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,435. 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 Headley Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Headley Funeral Chapel is located at 813 State Street in Augusta, KS. You can reach the home at (316) 775-7778. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Headley Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?

Headley Funeral Chapel provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Headley Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Headley Funeral Chapel offers specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their service and assisting families with associated benefits and arrangements. Clint Headley, one of the owners, is a U.S. Navy veteran.

Which faith traditions does Headley Funeral Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Headley Funeral Chapel apart

Locally owned and operated by the Headley family, not a corporation.
Three licensed funeral directors (Clint, Cherie, and Kailee Treto) are active residents of the Augusta community.
Clint Headley, a licensed embalmer, lives and works in the Augusta community.
Ability to respond to individual family needs and special requests without corporate approval.
Financial contributions and involvement support the local Augusta community.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Preparation Facilities With Embalming Equipment

· Visitation Rooms

· Chapel (seating 200-250)

· Coffee Bar

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· First Baptist Church of Augusta
· VFW
· Masons
· Augusta Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
· Lily Lake 4-H Club of Augusta
· Boy Scouts
· PTO
· IDEA, Inc.

Specializations

· Local Ownership

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Headley Funeral Chapel has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Navy

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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.