Veteran services at Collier Funeral Home
Veteran families in Benton, KY can turn to Collier Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,145 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring life, veteran's services, memorial websites, cremation services, burial services, and memorial jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Collier Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,250. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Mound City National Cemetery in IL, about 47 miles from Collier 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 Collier Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,250. 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 Collier Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Collier Funeral Home is located at 211 West 5th St. in Benton, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 527-3141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Collier Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Collier Funeral Home provides honoring life, grief support, pre-planning, veteran's services, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Collier Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Collier 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.
Which faith traditions does Collier Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All religions and cultures are served families, among others.
What sets Collier Funeral Home apart
- Marshall County's only locally owned and staffed funeral home.
- Offers comprehensive pet services, including pet monuments and markers through Keepsake Monuments.
- Provides a dedicated "365 Days of Healing" email program for ongoing grief support.
- Specializes in personalized funeral services, incorporating individual hobbies and interests.
- Offers specific services and support for honoring veterans.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
- · Funeral Director's Association of Kentucky
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All religions and cultures are served. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.