Veteran services at Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Warren-McElwain Mortuary serves veteran families in Lawrence, KS with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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. Google shows 4.7 stars from 66 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include eudora chapel and chapel.
Published pricing at Warren-McElwain Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,830. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above 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 Leavenworth National Cemetery in KS, about 28 miles from Warren-McElwain Mortuary. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary has a 4.7-star rating from 66 Google reviews.
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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Warren-McElwain Mortuary mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Green burial
- · Natural burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.