Veteran services at Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Warren-McElwain Mortuary serves veteran families in Lawrence, KS with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The mortuary's website lists 'Veteran Resources' under its resources section, indicating support for veteran-specific arrangements. Additionally, a nearby partner, Visiting Nurses Hospice, participates in the 'We Honor Veterans' program." On-site amenities include eudora chapel and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,660 for basic burial and $2,980 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 66 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, and online memorial. 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 eudora chapel and 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 Warren-McElwain Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,830. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, approximately 28 miles from Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Warren-McElwain Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary holds a 4.7-star rating from 66 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Warren-McElwain Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Warren-McElwain Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,830. 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 Warren-McElwain Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Warren-McElwain Mortuary is located at 120 West 13Th Street in Lawrence, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 843-1120. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Warren-McElwain Mortuary offer veteran families?
Warren-McElwain Mortuary provides personalized funeral services, cremation services, traditional funeral service, graveside service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Warren-McElwain Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The mortuary's website lists 'Veteran Resources' under its resources section, indicating support for veteran-specific arrangements. Additionally, a nearby partner, Visiting Nurses Hospice, participates in the 'We Honor Veterans' program.
Which faith traditions does Warren-McElwain Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Warren-McElwain Mortuary?
Warren-McElwain Mortuary holds a 4.7-star rating across 66 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Warren-McElwain Mortuary apart
- Locally owned and operated since 1904, with deep community roots.
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Offers green burial services, including arrangements for the dedicated natural burial section at Oak Hill Cemetery.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages to families.
- Hosts free pre-planning seminars and offers an online pre-planning form for documenting final wishes.
- Maintains two distinct facilities in Lawrence and Eudora, Kansas.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Crematory Association of North America
- · SERTOMA
- · Lawrence Chamber
- · Eudora Chamber
- · Noon Rotary Club of Lawrence
- · The Chamber of Lawrence, KS
Specializations
- · Green burial
- · Natural burial
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Congregational, Methodist.
What families have said
Michael Wooden handled preplanning with direct answers delivered via mobile phone. Lisa Manley led the service with calm focus; Michael's repeat assistance to other family members shows the trust he builds.
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.