Veteran services at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, located in Manhattan, KS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 6 miles from Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 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
What does a funeral at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home is located at 1616 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, KS. You can reach the home at (785) 539-7481. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, support services, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Independent Christian) families, among others.
What sets Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home apart
- One of Manhattan's oldest locally owned businesses, with a heritage dating back to 1925.
- Ownership has been handed down through generations of employees, demonstrating a commitment to the firm's legacy and community.
- Offers specialized grief support groups in partnership with local organizations and churches, including for suicide loss survivors and parents who have experienced infant or child loss.
- Provides comprehensive support for veterans, including information on benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Independent Christian).
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.