Veteran services at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and turner funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,400 for basic burial and $3,090 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, veteran services, permanent memorialization, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and turner funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,090. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 29 miles from Neill-Schwensen-Rook 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 Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,090. 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 Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home is located at 918 7Th Street in Clay Center, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 632-3113. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing history in Clay County, Kansas, tracing back to 1881.
- Keysha Chaney, the first female licensed funeral director/embalmer to serve families in Clay County.
- Specialized grief support resources, including detailed guidance for children experiencing loss.
- Comprehensive preplanning options with flexible funding and an online preplanning form.
- Dedicated assistance for veteran benefits and military funeral honors.
- Historically operated an ambulance service until 1967, demonstrating deep community involvement.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Catholic, Methodist.
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.