Veteran services at Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC
For veterans in Lexington, KY, Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, veteran services, and green burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC: direct cremation from $3,077. That places direct cremation roughly 54% 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 Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bluegrass Cremation Service, LLC mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · NFDA Hall of Excellence
Specialties
- · Cremation With Confidence Guarantee
- · Preplanning Services
- · Grief Support
- · Comfort Dog Program
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.