Veteran services at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory offers dedicated Veteran Services, an American Flag Retirement Program, and a Heroes of Public Safety Program. They also provide assistance with navigating veteran benefits." Published pricing lists $5,960 for basic burial and $2,570 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, american flag retirement program, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,570. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & 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. Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,570. 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 Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 519 Locust St. in Owensboro, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 684-9891. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory provides life celebrations, veteran services, american flag retirement program, heroes of public safety program, pre-arrangement, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory offers dedicated Veteran Services, an American Flag Retirement Program, and a Heroes of Public Safety Program. They also provide assistance with navigating veteran benefits.
What sets Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Over 115 years of continuous family ownership and operation.
- Dedicated Pastoral Counselor-in-Residence, Dr. Jonathan Eric Carroll, offering individual grief therapy.
- Monthly "Good Grief Group" counseling sessions open to the community.
- Community-Wide Remembrance Services, including an annual "Blue Christmas" event.
- Specialized programs for veterans and public safety personnel, including an American Flag Retirement Program and Heroes of Public Safety Program.
- Facilities blending historical architecture with modern technology like wireless internet, sound systems, and video displays.
Military & veteran services offered
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- · Veteran Services
- · Public Safety Services
- · Grief Support
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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.