Veteran services at Cecil Funeral Home
Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include funeral service chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral service chapel.
Published pricing at Cecil Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,405. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 - Central in KY, about 51 miles from Cecil 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 Cecil Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,405. 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 Cecil Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cecil Funeral Home is located at 10153 Ky Highway 54 in Whitesville, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 233-4437. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cecil Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cecil Funeral Home provides personalized services, preplanning, burial, cremation, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cecil Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cecil Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Cecil Funeral Home apart
- Personalized service options for diverse preferences, religions, and budgets
- Comprehensive preplanning checklist and assistance for detailed arrangements
- Dedicated team of licensed funeral directors, embalmers, and support staff, including William T. Boyle III (President) and John Hill (Vice President)
- Specialized services and resources for honoring veterans, including assistance with benefits
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · ICCFA (International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association)
- · CANA (Cremation Association of North America)
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
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.