Veteran services at Northern Star Mortuary, Inc.
Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. in Kansas City, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Northern Star Mortuary assists veterans and their families in navigating burial benefits, including monetary allowances for funeral and transportation costs, and obtaining a United States flag for memorial services. Eligibility is determined by active duty service, honorable discharge, or service in the Selected Reserves, typically verified via DD Form 214." Published pricing lists $3,770 for basic burial and $845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Northern Star Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $845. That places direct cremation roughly 68% 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 14 miles from Northern Star Mortuary, Inc.. Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. 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. Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $845. 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 Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. is located at 5029 Leavenworth Road in Kansas City, KS. You can reach the home at (913) 400-3766. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. provides plan ahead, grief support, immediate burial, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Northern Star Mortuary assists veterans and their families in navigating burial benefits, including monetary allowances for funeral and transportation costs, and obtaining a United States flag for memorial services. Eligibility is determined by active duty service, honorable discharge, or service in the Selected Reserves, typically verified via DD Form 214.
Which faith traditions does Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. apart
- Kansas' only minority female-owned funeral home
- Offers customizable digital obituary pages with themes
- Provides 'Forever Photos' feature for family and friends to upload memories
- Utilizes a collaborative app for remote planning with funeral directors
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Multiple Urns
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Minority Female-Owned Funeral Home
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic.
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.