Veteran services at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, located in Topeka, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, reception hall, and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,390 for basic burial and $1,845 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, burial, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 47 miles from Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory. 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
Does Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory publish funeral prices?
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (785) 233-2428 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 1321 Southwest 10Th Avenue in Topeka, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 233-2428. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory provides cremation, funeral services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- Fifth-generation Newcomer family ownership with a history in funeral service dating back to 1893.
- Explicit commitment to providing high-quality services at prices stated to be "far below what other funeral homes charge."
- Centrally-located facility, built in 1948 and regularly updated, featuring an on-site chapel and reception areas with catering options.
- Comprehensive preplanning services, including an online planning tool and workshops, designed to ease future burdens.
- Offers a Memorial Tree Registry in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation for unique tributes.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages from GriefSteps.
Military and veteran services listed
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Specialties
- · Jewelry Urns
- · Blown Glass Keepsakes
- · Thumbprint Jewelry
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, United Methodist. 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.