Veteran services at Maple Hill Funeral Home
Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The cemetery's origin as "Arlington Cemetery" for Union soldiers in 1865 and a blog post titled "Honoring Our Veterans: Memorializing Heroes in Military Cemeteries" indicate a focus on veteran services." Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.3-star average over 32 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, cemetery services, ground burial, cremation options, burial merchandise, and cremation merchandise. 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 cremation gardens. 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 Maple Hill Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, approximately 20 miles from Maple Hill Funeral Home. Maple Hill Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Maple Hill Funeral Home holds a 4.3-star rating from 32 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Maple Hill Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Maple Hill Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Maple Hill Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Maple Hill Funeral Home is located at 3300 Shawnee Drive in Kansas City, KS. You can reach the home at (913) 831-3345. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Maple Hill Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Maple Hill Funeral Home provides funerals, cremation services, cemetery services, pre-planning, ground burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Maple Hill Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The cemetery's origin as "Arlington Cemetery" for Union soldiers in 1865 and a blog post titled "Honoring Our Veterans: Memorializing Heroes in Military Cemeteries" indicate a focus on veteran services.
Which faith traditions does Maple Hill Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Maple Hill Funeral Home?
Maple Hill Funeral Home holds a 4.3-star rating across 32 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Maple Hill Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Combined funeral home and cemetery operation, providing a single location for services and burial/interment.
- Extensive grief support resources, including online counseling, group support, and daily email affirmations.
- Deep historical roots, with the cemetery established in 1865 as "Arlington Cemetery" for Union soldiers.
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation by the Matney family since 1945 for the cemetery and 1973 for the funeral home.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Ground Burial
- · Burial Merchandise
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Options
- · Cremation Merchandise
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
Specializations
- · Personalized Cremation Services
- · Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements
- · Handling Death Away From Home
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Maple Hill Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Maple Hill Funeral Home took care of our family for our mom’s services. The provided excellent care to us especially in dealing with receiving mom’s body from out-of-state. Bill Stack and Natalie Kreifels were wonderful! Thank you for all you did for our family!”
“They have gone down hill so badly. 1.) They spelled my Grandpa's name wrong on his obituary and memorial note. 2.) My Grandma requested enough ashes of her late husband for 5 people and they gave her an extra small baggie that fit in the palm of my had with maybe a tablespoon of his ashes. 3.) Day of his services they didn't catch that the ribbons for the flowers that were placed next to his burial urn were missing and we had to tell them to get it fixed before the Memorial services started. Be weary of Maple Hill, the employees don't care about your deceased loved ones or the living ones in mourning.”
“My late husband was laid to rest here July 2018. I have always felt comfortable visiting here, even with my young children. (Ages 5 &under) I'm glad we chose this location because it's a good place to visit and not hard to navigate at all. RIP Brandon Shane Hanna ❤”
“I cant say enough about the staff at Maple Hill Funeral Home. They are very professional, understanding and accommodating to your needs. We have used Maple Hill Funeral Home for many many years, and they have never disappointed me. From picking up the bodies as if it were their own family members to the final prayer at the grave site, they will stand by your side. you do not feel rushed, they have no hidden fees, everything is up front...if you have a tight budget, they have multiple plans for you. I have always dealt with Bill, he is AWESOME!!...he is like family to me and my family. Example, We just buried our father, and we didnt have flowers because our budget did not allow for it, he accommodated us and made sure we had at least a plant. I appreciate him, and Thank him from the bottom of my heart..”
“Our family has used Maple Hill for generations. We want to thank Eric Batliner for helping us with a wonderful celebration of our beloved Sister & Aunt’s life! Eric provided great guidance and support throughout our planning and responded quickly to all questions and requests. You made us smile and our difficult day easier! ❤️”
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.