Veteran services at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc.
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc., located in Oakley, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,985 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic cremation options, and full service cremation options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,985. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above the Kansas median ($2,647). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney in KS, about 53 miles from Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 428 funeral homes in Kansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,985. 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 Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 217 Freeman Ave. in Oakley, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 672-3671. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic cremation options, full service cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Non-Denominational), Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Operated by the Kennedy family since 1920, providing continuous local service.
- Offers a comprehensive 'Griefwords Online Library' resource from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief expert.
- Provides preplanning services that allow families to lock in today's funeral costs.
- Dedicated assistance with veteran benefits and military funeral honors, including flag presentation and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Basic cremation
- · Grief support
- · Urn selection
- · Military burial services (including veteran burial flags)
- · Memorial services
- · Honoring many faiths and customs
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Non-Denominational), Lutheran, Baptist.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.