Veteran services at Mcdonald Funeral Home
For veterans in Beloit, KS, Mcdonald Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. 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.
Facilities on site include waconda funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Mcdonald Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,410. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, about 79 miles from Mcdonald 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mcdonald Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalization of services
- · Veteran services
- · Grief support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assemblies of God, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.