Veteran services at Ward Funeral Home
Veteran families in Linn, KS can turn to Ward Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veteran services, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, about 51 miles from Ward Funeral Home. 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
Does Ward Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Ward Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (785) 348-5808 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Ward Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ward Funeral Home is located at 408 4Th Street in Linn, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 348-5808. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ward Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ward Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, veteran services, personalization, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ward Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ward Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ward Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Ward Funeral Home apart
- One year of free daily grief support emails provided to families served.
- Comprehensive online memorial and tribute video creation services for personalization.
- Detailed assistance with veteran benefits and specialized services for military personnel.
- Staff includes licensed pre-need insurance agent for advanced planning and funding options.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Christian (Community/Non-denominational).
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.