Veteran services at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc.
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Glasgow, KY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their contributions and assisting families with the specific arrangements and benefits available to them." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,700 for basic burial and $1,560 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Across 31 Google reviews, the firm averages 4.9 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veteran 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 chapel. 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 Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,560. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below 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 Lebanon National Cemetery in KY, approximately 52 miles from Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc.. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating from 31 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,560. 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 Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 801 North Race St. in Glasgow, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 651-8821. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their contributions and assisting families with the specific arrangements and benefits available to them.
Which faith traditions does Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations families, among others.
How do families rate Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc.?
Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 31 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Over 125 years of continuous operation, recognized as a Kentucky Centennial Business.
- Specialized grief support resources for children, offering age-appropriate guidance.
- Comprehensive preplanning services, including an online form and checklist, to ease family burdens.
- Offers online memorials and tribute video creation for personalized remembrance.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages via email.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
- · Kentucky Industrial Development Council
- · Kentucky Historical Society
Specializations
- · Online Memorial
- · Tribute Video
- · Sharing Service Details
- · A Year of Grief Support
- · Children & Grief Resources
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Very professional and caring staff, went above and beyond for my family. They offer unique services that tailor to your family needs. My family has entrusted Hatcher & Saddler for several generations and will continue to, for generations to come.”
“They treated us with such care and respect. Beautiful chapel, and our loved one looked beautiful! Their attention to detail makes all the difference. Also, their air-conditioning was amazing!”
“Last week they did the funeral for my mother in law, everything was fantastic. There is no better around here.The staff is the greatest.Very good people”
“chris needs a raise, he was so nice and he helped us all he could.🙏🏼💙”
“All of the staff are very caring and sweet people especially Mr. Tommy .The Bybee family appreciate the kindness they were shown at there time of need many times.”
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.