Veteran services at Clark Legacy Center
Clark Legacy Center in Frankfort, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Clark Legacy Center assists veterans and their families in understanding and accessing burial benefits, including planning respectful farewells. Their professionals are trained in veteran funeral care and ethics." On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,450 for basic burial and $1,830 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.9-star average over 137 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation remembrance jewelry, and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Clark Legacy Center: direct cremation from $1,830. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, approximately 20 miles from Clark Legacy Center. Clark Legacy Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Clark Legacy Center holds a 4.9-star rating from 137 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Clark Legacy Center is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Clark Legacy Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,830. 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 Clark Legacy Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Clark Legacy Center is located at 3000 Versailles Rd. in Frankfort, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 695-8811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Clark Legacy Center offer veteran families?
Clark Legacy Center provides funeral services, cremation services, event planning, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Clark Legacy Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Clark Legacy Center assists veterans and their families in understanding and accessing burial benefits, including planning respectful farewells. Their professionals are trained in veteran funeral care and ethics.
Which faith traditions does Clark Legacy Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholicism, Christianity (Methodist, Baptist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian), Judaism (Reform branch), Islam, Hinduism families, among others.
How do families rate Clark Legacy Center?
Clark Legacy Center holds a 4.9-star rating across 137 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Clark Legacy Center apart
- Four generations of dedicated funeral directors, with family involvement since 1915.
- Multiple renovated facilities with specific features like stately columns, stone fireplaces, full kitchens, tranquil chapels, and modern audio-visual equipment.
- Specialization in assisting veterans and their families with funeral benefits and respectful farewells.
- Offers unique death care alternatives such as Parting Stone, which creates solidified stones from cremated remains.
- Provides comprehensive event planning, celebration of life services, and catering options.
- Serves families across a wide spectrum of faiths and cultural practices.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Altogether
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Patriotic Memorials for Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholicism, Christianity (Methodist, Baptist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian), Judaism (Reform branch), Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Clark Legacy Center. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“All employees of Clark Legacy Center provided an excellent service. The formalities were taken care of promptly, professional help regarding grief was provided, and all conversations were held in a comfortable, but respectful atmosphere, which made us feel to be in good hands during a hard time. Thanks to Mike, Stella and Julie.”
“Clark's recently provided excellent care for my Moma's services. I have used Clark's for several family members and I am extremely satisfied with everything involved. I highly recommend Clark's for anyone in need of the services they offer.”
“Clark Legacy Center is wonderful during a very difficult time of life. My parents had both preplanned their funeral services, that was a great relief for us. There were some things that were not preplanned and Clark Legacy was very helpful in the last minute plans. They were patient as 4 daughters worked to agree on the plans. I recommend Clark Legacy Center for preplanning services and for services at the time of death.”
“The team at Clark Legacy was absolutely amazing! From the first call to the office to the final walk back to the car- knowledgable, caring, supportive and responsive to all questions and concerns. This is the team that you want to have on your side while going through one of the toughest moments in your life! I appreciate the smiles, the hugs, the comforting words, the walk through, the detailed explanations, the personal touch and the effortless way the entire team was present and very accommodating.”
“The Clark Legacy Center is a very caring, loving, and wonderful place to entrust with the care of your love ones. They knew how overwhelming the situation was for me and patiently did everything in their power to make sure I was getting everything I wanted and needed. I highly recommend Clark to everyone. The ladies in the office are EXTREMELY KIND AND HELPFUL! I'm in love! Thank you Clark Legacy for all that you did for me and my family and for the outstanding job you do.”
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.