Veteran services at Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc
Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc serves veteran families in Bowling Green, KY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Burnam & Son Mortuary, Inc. assists eligible veterans and their families with applications for military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They coordinate required documentation and work with national or state veterans' cemeteries to provide meaningful ceremonies." Published pricing lists $4,110 for basic burial and $4,260 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,140. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, memorial services, and veteran's services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $4,260. That places direct cremation roughly 114% 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 55 miles from Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc. Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc 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. Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,260. 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 Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc is located at 201 Center Street in Bowling Green, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 843-2336. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc provides traditional funeral services, personalized funeral services, cremation services, burial services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Burnam & Son Mortuary, Inc. assists eligible veterans and their families with applications for military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and veteran memorial markers or headstones. They coordinate required documentation and work with national or state veterans' cemeteries to provide meaningful ceremonies.
Which faith traditions does Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Burnam & Son Mortuary Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with active involvement in daily operations and funeral services.
- Specialization in restorative art, cremation services, and event planning.
- Comprehensive online grief support including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Dedicated veteran services, assisting with benefit applications, military honors, and coordination with veterans' cemeteries.
- Commitment to personalized services, focusing on celebrating the unique life and personality of each individual.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · New Bethel Baptist Church
- · Ancient Landmark Lodge # 28 F.& A.M.- P.H.A.
- · Western Kentucky University President's Circle
- · Burnett Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
- · St. Joseph Catholic Church
- · Zion Hill Baptist Church
- · Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
- · Liberty District Association
Specializations
- · Veteran's Services
- · Pre-planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.