Veteran services at Kirby-Morris Funeral Home
Kirby-Morris Funeral Home, located in El Dorado, 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. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran funeral services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Kirby-Morris Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,680. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Winfield in KS, about 39 miles from Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. 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 Kirby-Morris Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,680. 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 Kirby-Morris Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kirby-Morris Funeral Home is located at 224 West Ash Avenue in El Dorado, KS. You can reach the home at (316) 321-2260. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kirby-Morris Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kirby-Morris Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, veteran funeral services, burial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kirby-Morris Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kirby-Morris Funeral Home 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 Kirby-Morris Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Kirby-Morris Funeral Home apart
- A continuous operational history in El Dorado, Kansas, dating back to 1879.
- The combined legacy and resources of two historic El Dorado funeral homes: Carlson Colonial and Kirby-Morris.
- Extensive and detailed veteran funeral services, including guidance on military honors, burial flags, and VA headstones/markers.
- A dedicated pre-planning resource called "Caring Decisions" to assist families in preparing for the future.
- A team with deep community roots and long-standing service, such as Lionell Butts with over 43 years in Butler County.
- Offering live stream services for remote attendance and online tributes for obituaries.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Personalized Services
- · Traditional Services
- · Celebration Of Life
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.