Veteran services at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home
Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, located in Emporia, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,295 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,495. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, memorial service, graveside service, and mass of christian burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 57 miles from Roberts-Blue-Barnett 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 Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home is located at 605 State Street in Emporia, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 342-2134. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home apart
- Nearly a century of continuous operation in Emporia, established in 1928, with a history of local ownership and staff involvement.
- Comprehensive personalization options, including integration of photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature into services.
- Strong ties to the local community through extensive staff affiliations with civic, fraternal, and business organizations in Emporia.
- Specialized support for Catholic services, including Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial, and established relationships with local Catholic churches and cemeteries.
- Dedicated grief support resources, including specific guidance for children experiencing loss.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Mass of Christian Burial
- · Interment Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Emporia Chamber of Commerce
- · Emporia Main Street
- · Emporia Friends of the Zoo
- · ESU Alumni Association
- · local churches
- · Lyon County Historical Society
- · Emporia Arts Council
- · Masonic Lodge
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.