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G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc.

1935 West Broadway St. · Louisville, KY 40203

Call (502) 772-3123Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“G.C. Williams Funeral Home assists families with Military & Veterans Memorial Planning, working in conjunction with the Veteran’s Administration (VA). They help families apply for VA burial benefits, including eligibility determination, burial allowances, and memorial items such as grave markers, headstones, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. The funeral home also provides information on VA disability benefits for surviving spouses and dependents, and bereavement counseling for those who have lost an active-duty Servicemember, Reservist, or National Guard Soldier.”

Veteran services at G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc.

G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Louisville, KY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,200 for basic burial and $1,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, military & veterans memorial planning, burial caskets, burial vaults, and memorial markers. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 30% below 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, about 4 miles from G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,400. 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 G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1935 West Broadway St. in Louisville, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 772-3123. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. provides grief support, pre-planning, funeral arrangements, cremation, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.

What sets G.C. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. apart

  • A long-standing history of service in Louisville since 1937, with continuous operation and evolving ownership.
  • The motto "Always There¦ Always Fair" reflects a commitment to service principles.
  • Facilities include apartment space for students pursuing a career in Mortuary Science.
  • Specialized planning and assistance for military and veteran memorial services, working with the Veteran’s Administration.
  • Offers comprehensive out-of-state arrangement coordination, handling logistics and costs for deceased individuals away from home.

Military and veteran services listed

★Military & Veterans Memorial Planning
★Memorial Markers

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Traditional Burial
  • · Burial Caskets
  • · Burial Vaults

Cremation

  • · Cremation
  • · Urns
  • · Urn Vaults
  • · Cremation Caskets

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel
· Viewing Rooms
· Apartment Space for Mortuary Science Students
· Modern Spacious Work Area

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Kentucky Association of Morticians, Inc.
  • · Kentucky Women’s Auxiliary

Specialties

  • · Military & Veterans Memorial Planning

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist. 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.