Veteran services at Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home
Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home in Versailles, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,725 for basic burial and $2,195 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, and memorials & celebrations. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above the Kentucky median ($1,995). 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, about 20 miles from Blackburn and Ward 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 552 funeral homes in Kentucky. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home is located at 161 Broadway in Versailles, KY. You can reach the home at (859) 873-4991. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, monuments and markers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home apart
- Woodford County's only family-owned funeral home that owns and operates its own crematory (Kentucky Memorials Crematory).
- Over 70 years of continuous operation, serving families across generations in Woodford County and Central Kentucky.
- Local ownership and staff, with key personnel like Penny Baker also serving as Woodford County's first female coroner.
- Expansion of services to include additional funeral homes in Georgetown (Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home) and Richmond (Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home).
- Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
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- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Church of Christ.
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.