Veteran services at Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc
Veteran families in Goodland, KS can turn to Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Koons-Russell Funeral Home provides specific military services and assists families with death-related claims, including those for VA insurance. They also guide families on necessary documentation such as military discharge papers." On-site amenities include funeral chapels and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,400 for basic burial and $3,050 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 5.0 stars across 6 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and online memorial. 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 funeral chapels and on-site 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 Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,050. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Fort Lyon National Cemetery in CO, approximately 94 miles from Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc. Koons-Russell 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. Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,050. 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 Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc is located at 211 North Main Street in Goodland, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 890-3900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc provides pre-need funeral planning, at-need funeral arrangements, traditional funeral service, cremation services, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Koons-Russell Funeral Home provides specific military services and assists families with death-related claims, including those for VA insurance. They also guide families on necessary documentation such as military discharge papers.
Which faith traditions does Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Evangelical Christian, Disciples of Christ families, among others.
How do families rate Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc?
Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc holds a 5.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc apart
- Personalized service from funeral directors Bryan Russell and Jeff, frequently praised by name in testimonials for their attentiveness and professionalism.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails to families served.
- Provides creation of customized online memorials and personal tribute videos using family photographs.
- Assists families with death-related claims, including Social Security and VA insurance.
- Facilitates pre-planning services with an online form and flexible funding options to ease family burden.
- Enables direct flower ordering through their website, partnered with local florists, and assists with sharing service details online.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Evangelical Christian, Disciples of Christ, Church of Christ, Various Christian denominations (through clergy arrangements). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Koons-Russell Funeral Home Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Bryan and Jeff did a great job handling so many details plus two locations for viewings for our son...Craig Medsker's service. We are so grateful for their guidance, compassion and expertise. Jerald ans Georgia Medsker”
“They took excellent care of my family when my baby niece passed away. Very patient, caring and amazing people. They even sat with my mom well after the viewing was over to help her cope with what had happened. I will forever trust them with any of my family members in the future ❤️”
“Bryan and Jeff are the best in the business. They walked through the process with and helped to guide in some of the decisions we had to make. Many people remarked at the visitation how good our dad looked. They were very attentive to our needs and very responsive to the many questions we had. Thank you again for making this time in our lives easier...”
“My sweet friend,Katie Moore, and one of my softball players, passed and the funeral was at my hometown of Winnfield.. We fed the family afterwards at my home church of Antioch Community . Jeff was one of the sweetest guys I've ever met.. He was so professional and he did a great job .. I would highly recommended this place if you live in that area.. Liz Brewton Howell”
“Very compassionate folks. Took care of all of our needs in a short period of time. Very friendly and personable. We are from out of town but felt right at home. They really made a sad time easier and even pleasant. I highly recommend them.”
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.