Veteran services at Gibson & Son Funeral Home
Veteran families in Hawesville, KY can turn to Gibson & Son Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include hawesville chapel and lewisport chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,540 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, burial, cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include hawesville chapel and lewisport chapel.
Published pricing at Gibson & Son 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 45 miles from Gibson & Son 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 Gibson & Son 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 Gibson & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gibson & Son Funeral Home is located at 275 Court Square in Hawesville, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 927-6741. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gibson & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gibson & Son Funeral Home provides funeral services, grief support, pre-planning, monuments, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gibson & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gibson & Son Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gibson & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Gibson & Son Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership, serving Hancock County since 1951.
- David Gibson, co-owner, also serves as the Hancock County Coroner.
- Comprehensive online features including direct flower ordering, enhanced obituaries with guest books, automatic email notifications for new notices, and various condolence gift options.
- Extensive local resources listed on their website, including information on housing, restaurants, newspapers, grocery stores, and florists.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist.
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.