Veteran services at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory
Veteran families in Owensboro, KY can turn to Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,520 for basic burial and $2,640 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and owensboro memorial gardens.
Published pricing at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,640. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 63 miles from Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. 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 Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,640. 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 Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 900 Old Hartford Rd. in Owensboro, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 683-1505. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory provides visitation, ceremony, committal, cremation services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.
What sets Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- Five-generation family business established in 1903.
- First crematory west of Louisville, opened in 1982, ensuring continuous care for the deceased on-site.
- First combination funeral service and cemetery provider in Kentucky (with Owensboro Memorial Gardens).
- Facility opened in 1989 featuring Owensboro's first dedicated formal chapel and children's room.
- Exclusive provider of "Meaningful Farewells" for personalized tributes.
- First organization in Daviess County to offer structured grief programming, "The Days to Come," led by a credentialed social worker.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Kentucky Funeral Directors Association
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specialties
- · Meaningful Farewells™
- · Grief Recovery
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian.
Branches of service mentioned
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory'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.