Veteran services at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
Veteran families in Russell, KS can turn to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney in KS, about 55 miles from Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. 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 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, so 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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Monuments
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Church of Christ, Assembly of God, Congregational.
Branches of service mentioned
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.