Mcdonald Funeral Home

Veteran services at Mcdonald Funeral Home

For veterans in Beloit, KS, Mcdonald Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "While Roberts Family Funeral Service does not explicitly list veteran-specific services on their website, the City of Beloit's Elmwood Cemetery offers free grave spaces for veterans and their spouses in Soldier Square." On-site amenities include waconda funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include waconda funeral 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 Mcdonald Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,410. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, approximately 79 miles from Mcdonald Funeral Home. Mcdonald Funeral Home 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. Mcdonald Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Mcdonald Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,410. 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 Mcdonald Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Mcdonald Funeral Home is located at 910 North Campbell Ave. in Beloit, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 738-2211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Mcdonald Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Mcdonald Funeral Home provides funeral arrangements, pre-need arrangements, at-need arrangements, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Mcdonald Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

While Roberts Family Funeral Service does not explicitly list veteran-specific services on their website, the City of Beloit's Elmwood Cemetery offers free grave spaces for veterans and their spouses in Soldier Square.

Which faith traditions does Mcdonald Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Baptist, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Mcdonald Funeral Home apart

Over a century of continuous operation, established in 1906, with a multi-generational family history in funeral service.
Current ownership by licensed funeral directors Phillip and Tami Roberts, ensuring direct family involvement in operations.
Two distinct facility locations: Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit and Waconda Funeral Chapel in Cawker City.
Comprehensive online Griefwords Online Library, featuring resources and teachings from grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Provision of a local florist directory on their website for convenience of families.
Emphasis on personalized funeral and memorial service planning, including pre-need and at-need arrangements.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

On-site facilities

· Roberts Family Funeral Home

· Waconda Funeral Chapel

· Casket Display Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Kansas Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Burial services
· Cremation services
· Personalization of services
· Veteran services
· Grief support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.