Veteran services at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
Veteran families in Russell, KS can turn to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary offers specialized Veterans Services. Henry Pohlman, a former owner, was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 and American Legion #99, indicating a strong historical connection to veteran support." On-site amenities include reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,200 for basic burial and $2,465 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, and online memorials. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney in KS, approximately 55 miles from Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary 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. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (785) 483-2212, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is located at 610 North Maple Street in Russell, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 483-2212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary offer veteran families?
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary offers specialized Veterans Services. Henry Pohlman, a former owner, was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 and American Legion #99, indicating a strong historical connection to veteran support.
Which faith traditions does Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary apart
- Specialization in Monuments, with dedicated monument specialists.
- Commitment to offering American-made caskets from Aurora Casket Company and American-made metal grave vaults from Clark Grave Vaults.
- Deep historical roots in the community, tracing back to 1898, with a detailed ownership timeline.
- Two physical locations in Russell and Natoma, Kansas.
- Extensive online grief support resources, including detailed sections on the grieving process and children & grief.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Director’s Association
- · Isis Shrine
- · Russell V.F.W. Post #6240
- · American Legion #99
- · Russell Rotary
- · Russell County Area Community Foundation
- · Russell Historical Foundation
- · Natoma Historical Foundation
Specializations
- · Monuments
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Congregational.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.