Veteran services at Geary Funeral Home
Veteran families in Fordsville, KY can turn to Geary Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 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: veterans services, cremation, traditional burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Geary Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 44 miles from Geary 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 Geary Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Geary Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Geary Funeral Home is located at 19 Hartford Street in Fordsville, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 276-3683. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Geary Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Geary Funeral Home provides funeral service arrangements, casket selection, funeral flowers, grief support, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Geary Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Geary Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Geary Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Geary Funeral Home apart
- Direct online flower ordering through their website, bypassing wire service fees.
- Enhanced obituaries featuring guest books and options for sending food gifts or sympathy cards.
- Automatic email subscription service for new obituary postings.
- Provision of a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Specialization in veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Christian, Catholic. 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.