Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC

Veteran services at Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC

For veterans in Lexington, KY, Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Milward Funeral Directors offers dedicated services for veterans, acknowledging their contributions and assisting families with specific arrangements and benefits." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,200 for basic burial and $2,687 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, veteran services, and green burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC: direct cremation from $3,077. That places direct cremation roughly 54% above 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, approximately 20 miles from Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC. Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC 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. Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,077. 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 Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC is located at 608 West Fourth St. in Lexington, KY. You can reach the home at (859) 252-3411. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC offer veteran families?

Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, receptions, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Milward Funeral Directors offers dedicated services for veterans, acknowledging their contributions and assisting families with specific arrangements and benefits.

What sets Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC apart

Lexington's oldest and the 37th oldest continuously operating business in the United States, established in 1825.
Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation.
Owns and operates an on-site, private crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process.
Offers a "Cremation with Confidence™ Guarantee" with a 10-step process.
Inducted into the NFDA Hall of Excellence in 2013, recognizing sustained commitment to service.
Provides specialized pet services and green burial options.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
· NFDA Hall of Excellence

Specializations

· Cremation With Confidence Guarantee
· Preplanning Services
· Grief Support
· Comfort Dog Program

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.