Veteran Funeral Benefits in Wichita, KS: What Your Family Is Entitled To
If your loved one served in the United States Armed Forces, they may be eligible for veteran funeral benefits that can help cover costs and provide meaningful honors. At Downing & Lahey, we help Wichita families understand and secure the veteran funeral benefits in Wichita, KS, that their loved one has rightfully earned.
Available Veteran Funeral Benefits in Wichita, KS
Eligible veterans may receive a government-furnished headstone or marker at no cost, a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate, a burial allowance for service-connected deaths, a burial allowance for non-service-connected deaths (with eligibility requirements), and burial in a national or state veterans cemetery at no cost for the gravesite. Our team assists families with all VA paperwork and coordinates directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure benefits are received.
How Downing & Lahey Assists Veterans' Families
We are experienced in navigating the VA benefits process and coordinating military honors. Our directors will help you gather the required documentation (including DD-214 discharge papers), file benefit claims, and arrange for flag presentations, honor guard ceremonies, and committal services at veterans cemeteries.
Downing & Lahey is owned by Allison Walden, Tom Morris, and Michael Morris (4th/5th generation). All directors Kansas-licensed. Only Wichita funeral home meeting Selected Independent Funeral Homes standards. Contact East Wichita (316) 682-4553 or West Wichita (316) 773-4553.
Local Office Information:
VA Regional Office Public Contact Office
9111 E. Douglas Ave., Ste. 200
Wichita, KS 67207
800-827-1000