Veteran services at Caniff Funeral Home
Veteran families in Ashland, KY can turn to Caniff Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $6,380 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Caniff Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,035. That places direct cremation roughly 52% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Northeast in KY, about 11 miles from Caniff 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 Caniff Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,035. 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 Caniff Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Caniff Funeral Home is located at 528 Wheatley Road in Ashland, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 329-2727. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Caniff Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Caniff Funeral Home provides service options, honoring veterans, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Caniff Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Caniff Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Caniff Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Caniff Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 40 years, prioritizing personal relationships over corporate profits.
- Legacy of founder Pat R. Caniff, including his leadership as President of the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky and the establishment of the Pat R. Caniff Scholarship Trust.
- Historically provided ambulance services for Westwood from the funeral home from the 1960s to late 1970s.
- Specialized services and recognition for honoring veterans, reflecting Pat Caniff's own military service.
- Second-generation funeral director, Marcia Caniff Davis, continuing the family's professional commitment.
Military and veteran services listed
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Caniff Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.