Veteran services at Petersen Funeral Home
Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, KS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Petersen Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,879. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Winfield in KS, about 58 miles from Petersen 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 Petersen Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,879. 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 Petersen Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Petersen Funeral Home is located at 215 Main Street in Newton, KS. You can reach the home at (316) 283-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Petersen Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Petersen Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Petersen Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Petersen Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Petersen Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Petersen Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation.
- First funeral home in the Newton area to feature an individual cremation arrangements room.
- Operates an in-house monument branch, Quality Monuments, managed by Gavan Petersen.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community projects, such as Camp Hawk and 'Girls Club'.
- Explicitly offers VA Insurance Claims Assistance and Social Security Benefits Assistance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, 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.