Veteran services at Ryan Crematory
Ryan Crematory serves veteran families in Salina, KS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,880 for basic burial and $3,470 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial mass of christian burial, graveside memorial service, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Ryan Crematory: direct cremation from $3,470. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, about 54 miles from Ryan Crematory. 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 Ryan Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,470. 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 Ryan Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ryan Crematory is located at 137 North 8th St. in Salina, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 825-4242. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ryan Crematory offer veteran families?
Ryan Crematory provides funeral service, visitation, vigil/rosary, memorial mass of christian burial, graveside memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ryan Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ryan Crematory mentions flag presentation and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ryan Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Ryan Crematory apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation, with a history in Salina's undertaking profession dating back to 1874.
- One of the first crematories in Kansas, established in May 1985, staffed by nine certified crematory operators.
- Dedicated advance funeral planning director and a fully trained, licensed professional staff.
- Transparent packaged service options with clear pricing available on their General Price List.
- Extensive grief support resources, including local partnerships with Hospice of Salina and curated online links.
Military and veteran services listed
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Columbarium
- · Crematory
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mortuary
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Christian.
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.