Veteran services at Stockham Family Funeral Home
Veteran families in McPherson, KS can turn to Stockham Family Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Stockham Family Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with military honors for services. An obituary noted a 'Celebration of Life with Military Honors' for a veteran." Published pricing lists $5,490 for basic burial and $2,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Stockham Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,745. That places direct cremation roughly 4% above the Kansas median ($2,647). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, approximately 75 miles from Stockham Family Funeral Home. Stockham Family Funeral Home 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. Stockham Family Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Stockham Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,745. 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 Stockham Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stockham Family Funeral Home is located at 205 North Chestnut Street in McPherson, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 241-2442. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stockham Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Stockham Family Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stockham Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Stockham Family Funeral Home offers specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with military honors for services. An obituary noted a 'Celebration of Life with Military Honors' for a veteran.
Which faith traditions does Stockham Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Evangelical Church, United Methodist Church, Covenant Church, Church of the Brethren, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Stockham Family Funeral Home apart
- Finnlie, a registered miniature Goldendoodle therapy dog, provides comfort to families.
- Monthly Zoom grief support group, "Hope After Heartache," facilitated by a bereavement expert.
- One year of free daily grief support emails for families served.
- Comprehensive online memorial and tribute video creation services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
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Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Therapy Dog
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Evangelical Church, United Methodist Church, Covenant Church, Church of the Brethren, Catholic, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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.