Veteran services at Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel
For veterans in Cave City, KY, Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel provides funeral and burial services for veterans, as evidenced by their handling of services for individuals with military backgrounds and affiliations like the Fleet Reserve Association." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,600 for basic burial and $2,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation, memorial stones, and online memorial. 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 Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,575. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Lebanon National Cemetery in KY, approximately 47 miles from Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel. Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel 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. Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,575. 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 Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel is located at 410 North Dixie Highway in Cave City, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 773-3888. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel provides funeral services, burial services, cremation, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel provides funeral and burial services for veterans, as evidenced by their handling of services for individuals with military backgrounds and affiliations like the Fleet Reserve Association.
Which faith traditions does Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Bob Hunt Funeral Chapel apart
- Over 52 years of continuous operation in Cave City, Kentucky.
- Originally operated as Jolly's Restaurant before its conversion into a funeral home.
- Historically provided ambulance services for Cave City.
- Recently acquired by local owners Chris and Lindsay Bartley, both licensed funeral professionals with ties to the community.
- Offers a 'Best Service. Best Price.' commitment, emphasizing affordability and value.
- Provides comprehensive grief support resources, including daily email messages and guidance for children.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Catholic, Christian Church (Non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Polish.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.