Veteran services at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary serves veteran families in Huntington, WV with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Henson & Kitchen Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, ensuring they receive the benefits and honors they are entitled to." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, pet cremation, veteran's services, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,650. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 - Northeast in KY, approximately 28 miles from Henson & Kitchen Mortuary. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
West Virginia has approximately 299 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary is among them.
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?
Henson & Kitchen Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, ensuring they receive the benefits and honors they are entitled to.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
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
Specializations
- · Pet Cremation Services
- · Personalized Funeral Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Apostolic, Christian.
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.