Swaim Funeral Chapel

Veteran services at Swaim Funeral Chapel

Veteran families in Cimarron, KS can turn to Swaim Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Swaim Funeral Chapel offers specialized Veteran Services, committed to paying tribute to America's service members with honor and pride." On-site amenities include chapel area (seating for about 75 people with additional room), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 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 complete cremation services and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel area (seating for about 75 people with additional room). These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Swaim Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,100. That places direct cremation roughly 21% below 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 Dodge in KS, approximately 23 miles from Swaim Funeral Chapel. Swaim Funeral Chapel 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. Swaim Funeral Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Swaim Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,100. 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 Swaim Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Swaim Funeral Chapel is located at 919 North 5Th Street in Cimarron, KS. You can reach the home at (620) 855-3221. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Swaim Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?

Swaim Funeral Chapel provides complete cremation services, traditional funeral services, pre-arrangement counseling, serving all faiths, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Swaim Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Swaim Funeral Chapel offers specialized Veteran Services, committed to paying tribute to America's service members with honor and pride.

Which faith traditions does Swaim Funeral Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All Faiths families, among others.

What sets Swaim Funeral Chapel apart

Over 150 years of continuous family-owned and operated service, dating back to 1874.
Multiple chapel locations across Southwest Kansas (Dodge City, Cimarron, Montezuma, Sublette).
Dedicated Veteran Services, emphasizing honor and pride for service members.
In-house monument design services for personalized memorials.
Extensive online Griefwords Library for comprehensive grief support.
Staff member Maria Gonzalez, likely offering Spanish language support given local demographics.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Complete Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Newly remodeled facilities

· Chapel area (seating for about 75 people with additional room)

· Comfortable visitation facilities

· Restrooms

· Office

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Kansas Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran Services
· Serving All Faiths

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.

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How 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.