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 their own words: "Glenn Funeral Home & Crematory, in conjunction with Owensboro Memorial Gardens, offers a "Field of Honor" providing burial space for honorably discharged veterans at no charge when registration is made before the need arises. They host an annual Memorial Day event featuring the VFW 696 Honor Guard and a US Army Veteran speaker, and support the non-profit V.E.T. (Veterans Empowered Together)." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel and owensboro memorial gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Central in KY, approximately 63 miles from Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Kentucky has approximately 552 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is among them.
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?
Glenn Funeral Home & Crematory, in conjunction with Owensboro Memorial Gardens, offers a "Field of Honor" providing burial space for honorably discharged veterans at no charge when registration is made before the need arises. They host an annual Memorial Day event featuring the VFW 696 Honor Guard and a US Army Veteran speaker, and support the non-profit V.E.T. (Veterans Empowered Together).
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 & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Kentucky Funeral Directors Association
- · International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specializations
- · Meaningful Farewells™
- · Grief Recovery
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.