Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc.

For veterans in Waterville, KS, Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Christie-Anderes Funeral Home offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining VA burial benefits and arranging military funeral honors. Their staff helps families understand eligibility requirements and complete necessary forms through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. 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 Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Riley / Manhattan in KS, approximately 39 miles from Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc.. Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. 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 Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 308 West Walnut in Waterville, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 363-2627. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

Does Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. offer cremation for veterans?

Yes. Direct cremation at Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. starts at $2,600. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.

Does Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Christie-Anderes Funeral Home offers dedicated services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining VA burial benefits and arranging military funeral honors. Their staff helps families understand eligibility requirements and complete necessary forms through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Which faith traditions does Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. apart

Personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual needs.
Dedicated veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits and military honors.
Comprehensive grief support resources for families, including materials for children.
Commitment to guiding families through difficult decisions with detailed planning options, including pre-planning.

On-site facilities

· On-site chapel

· Showroom

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Kansas Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Traditional services
· Cremation services
· Personalization

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Many faiths and customs. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.