Veteran services at Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services
Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services, located in Las Vegas, NV, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services provides information and assistance regarding veteran burial and cremation benefits." On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,525 for basic burial and $2,975 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,135. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, and cremation keepsakes. 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. 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 Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,075. That places direct cremation roughly 44% above the Nevada median ($1,444). 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 Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NV, approximately 26 miles from Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services. Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Nevada has approximately 78 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,075. 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 Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 3975 South Durango Dr., #104 in Las Vegas, NV. You can reach the home at (702) 485-6500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, aftercare and grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services provides information and assistance regarding veteran burial and cremation benefits.
Which faith traditions does Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish families, among others.
What sets Kraft-Sussman Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- Offers Aquamation, a water-based cremation process.
- Provides Human Composting (natural organic reduction/terramation) as an environmentally conscious option.
- Creates Parting Stones from cremated remains.
- Offers a shomer for Jewish families, adhering to religious customs.
- Specializes in multicultural funerals to accommodate diverse traditions.
- Provides efficient shipping services for repatriation of loved ones.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Aquamation
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Jewish Funerals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish.
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.