Veteran services at Harris Funeral Home Inc
Harris Funeral Home Inc in Madisonville, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - West in KY, about 37 miles from Harris Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Harris Funeral Home Inc lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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
Does Harris Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Harris Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (270) 821-6601 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Harris Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harris Funeral Home Inc is located at 134 North Main Street in Madisonville, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 821-6601. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Harris Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Harris Funeral Home Inc provides veteran services, funeral pre-planning, grief support, cremation services, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Harris Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Harris Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Harris Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Harris Funeral Home Inc apart
- Strong emphasis on Veteran Services, with owner/operator Tim Wilson being a U.S. Army Desert Storm Veteran.
- Extensive online Griefwords library offering practical suggestions for helping others and oneself with grief, including resources for children and teenagers.
- Detailed educational content on the benefits and rituals of funeral services, promoting personalized ceremonies through music, readings, symbols, and memory-sharing.
- A team of deeply rooted local staff, including second-generation funeral directors and apprentices, committed to personalized care.
- The historical building itself, which the owner/operator Trudi Wilson enjoys decorating and sharing.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Military Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Harris Funeral Home Inc'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.