Veteran services at Piper Funeral Home
Piper Funeral Home serves veteran families in Saint Marys, KS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,295 for basic burial and $3,445 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,295. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Piper Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,300. That places direct cremation roughly 51% 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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, about 33 miles from Piper 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 Piper Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,300. 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 Piper Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Piper Funeral Home is located at 714 West Maple Street in Saint Marys, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 437-2222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Piper Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Piper Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Piper Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Piper Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Piper Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, Independent Baptist families, among others.
What sets Piper Funeral Home apart
- Over 130 years of continuous family ownership and operation.
- Managing Director David Pryor's deep local roots and active involvement in state and national funeral director associations.
- Funeral Director Dean Van Nort's background in hospice volunteer work, emphasizing comprehensive family support through grief.
- Availability 24/7, 365 days a year for immediate assistance.
- Extensive grief support resources, including specialized guidance for children and access to local support.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · Kaw Valley Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Serving St. Marys, Rossville, and surrounding areas
- · Full Service Funeral Home
- · Serving All Faiths
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths, Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, Independent Baptist. 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.