Veteran services at Northern Star Mortuary, Inc.
Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. in Kansas City, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,770 for basic burial and $845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Northern Star Mortuary, Inc.: direct cremation from $845. That places direct cremation roughly 68% below 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 14 miles from Northern Star Mortuary, Inc.. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Multiple Urns
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Minority Female-Owned Funeral Home
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic.
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.