Alexander Funeral Home

Veteran services at Alexander Funeral Home

For veterans in Irvington, KY, Alexander Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Veteran services are available." Published pricing lists $4,150 for basic burial and $1,915 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Alexander Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,915. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the Kentucky median ($1,995). 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Central in KY, approximately 18 miles from Alexander Funeral Home. Alexander Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Kentucky has approximately 552 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Alexander Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Alexander Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,915. 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 Alexander Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Alexander Funeral Home is located at 509 West Spring Street in Irvington, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 547-2712. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Alexander Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Alexander Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Alexander Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Veteran services are available.

Which faith traditions does Alexander Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.

What sets Alexander Funeral Home apart

Long-standing family legacy and local ownership since 1952, with current owner John M. Bruington having a lifetime of experience in the funeral business.
Staff members with extensive experience, including Feather Perry (20 years in the industry) and Tim Goodwin (specializing in funeral trust and insurance policies).
Emphasis on pre-planning benefits, including personal choice, cost protection, and relieving family burden.
Provision of a comprehensive online Grief Library with resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt to support families through mourning.
Handicapped accessible facility and acceptance of major credit cards for convenience.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Cemetery services
· Cremation services
· Funeral services
· Pet services
· Veteran services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian.

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.

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How 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.