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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
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). 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 39 miles from Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Terry-Christie Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Traditional services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Many faiths and customs. 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.