Veteran services at Britton Funeral Home
Veteran families in Manchester, KY can turn to Britton Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapel (seats over 500), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,205 for basic burial and $1,750 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel (seats over 500).
Published pricing at Britton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,750. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast in KY, about 23 miles from Britton 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 Britton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,750. 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 Britton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Britton Funeral Home is located at 27 Old Highway 421 in Manchester, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 598-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Britton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Britton Funeral Home provides funeral services, obituary listings, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Britton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Britton Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Britton Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Mennonite families, among others.
What sets Britton Funeral Home apart
- 365 Days of Healing daily email grief support program
- Personalized funeral service planning
- 24-hour Obituary Line
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
- · Personalization services
- · Aftercare services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Mennonite.
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.