Veteran services at Boyd Funeral Directors
Boyd Funeral Directors serves veteran families in Salem, KY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include formal chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include formal chapel.
Published pricing at Boyd Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 Mound City National Cemetery in IL, about 51 miles from Boyd Funeral Directors. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Boyd Funeral Directors lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Boyd Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Boyd Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Boyd Funeral Directors is located at 212 East Main St. in Salem, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 988-3131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Boyd Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Boyd Funeral Directors provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Boyd Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Boyd Funeral Directors mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Boyd Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Cumberland Presbyterian, Jehovah's Witness families, among others.
What sets Boyd Funeral Directors apart
- Over 120 years of continuous operation, demonstrating deep roots and enduring service to the community.
- Multi-generational family involvement, with ownership transitioning from the Boyd family to the Fox family, maintaining a legacy of personal service.
- Extensive facility modernizations, including a major remodel in 2005, providing spacious chapels, a kitchen/lounge, and a private arrangement office.
- Comprehensive 'Helpful Resources' section on their website, offering detailed local information for accommodations, dining, legal, medical, and other services, showcasing a strong commitment to supporting families beyond funeral arrangements.
- Staff expertise, exemplified by Andrew Fox's recognition with the Dodge Chemical Company award for embalming excellence and his leadership roles in professional associations and local government.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Western Kentucky Funeral Directors Association
- · Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services
- · Salem Lions Club
- · John A. Gupton Alumni Association
- · Livingston County Ambulance Board
- · Cumberland River Homes
- · Salem Volunteer Fire Department
- · Salem City Commission
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Cumberland Presbyterian, Jehovah's Witness. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.