Veteran services at Cone Funeral Home
Cone Funeral Home in Bowling Green, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 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: cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Cone Funeral Home: services starting at $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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, about 52 miles from Cone 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 Cone Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, general services start at $1,995. 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 Cone Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cone Funeral Home is located at 1510 Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 904-4201. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cone Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cone Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, graveside service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cone Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cone 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 Cone Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Cone Funeral Home apart
- Veteran-owned and operated by Kenneth Cone, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and American Legion member.
- Features an on-site crematory, providing direct control over the cremation process.
- Offers a dedicated comfort dog, Tilly (Goldendoodle), for emotional support to families.
- Provides comprehensive monument services through Cone Monuments, managed by Jonathan Holton.
- Staff includes licensed professionals and apprentices, with diverse backgrounds including a retired teacher with a counseling degree (Jan Cone) and a former veterinary technician (Kelley Hargrove).
- Emphasizes personalized services, integrating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literature to honor individual lives.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specialties
- · Veteran Owned
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist.
Branches of service mentioned
Cone 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.