Veteran services at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary serves veteran families in Huntington, WV with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include banquet reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, pet cremation, veteran's services, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,650. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 - Northeast in KY, about 28 miles from Henson & Kitchen Mortuary. 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,650. 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 Henson & Kitchen Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary is located at 6357 East Pea Ridge Rd. in Huntington, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 736-8986. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Henson & Kitchen Mortuary offer veteran families?
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary provides traditional funeral, burial, cremation, pre-planning, pet cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Henson & Kitchen Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Henson & Kitchen Mortuary mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Henson & Kitchen Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Apostolic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Henson & Kitchen Mortuary apart
- Personalized funeral services, exemplified by staff incorporating unique elements like wearing specific shoes to honor a deceased's passion.
- On-site Furever Friends Pet Cremation Services, operating from a new state-of-the-art facility completed in 2024, serving the Tri-State area.
- 100% Service Satisfaction Guarantee.
- Locally owned and family operated.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · West Virginia Board of Funeral Services Examiners
- · Christ Temple Church
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cabell Huntington Health Department Board
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specialties
- · Pet Cremation Services
- · Personalized Funeral Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Apostolic, Christian.
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.