Veteran services at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home
Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 - Central in KY, about 15 miles from Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon 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.
Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. 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 Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,775. 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 Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home is located at 198 Lawrence Street in Brandenburg, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 422-2115. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation, with deep roots in Meade County funeral service.
- Specialized staff roles, including a Funeral Director licensed to sell pre-need insurance and manage trust accounts, and a Media Specialist creating personalized video tributes and memorial items.
- Comprehensive online Grief Library offering resources and articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt for various types of loss and age groups.
- Emphasis on pre-planning services to allow for personal choice, provide peace of mind, and protect against future cost escalation.
- Handicapped accessible facility.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana
Specialties
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Funeral Services with Cremation
- · Cremation with no services
- · Pre-Arranged Funeral Services
- · Pet Cremation
- · Veteran services
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.