Veteran services at Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc.
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc., located in Paris, KY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Hinton-Turner Funeral Home assists eligible veterans with obtaining burial and other benefits, including government monuments or markers, by completing the required documentation." Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $2,675 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,525. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 9 Google reviews give the firm a 4.8-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, graveside service, cremation, traditional cremation, memorial service, and direct cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 - North in KY, approximately 33 miles from Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc.. Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 526 Pleasant St. in Paris, KY. You can reach the home at (859) 987-1555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. provides celebration of life, burial, graveside service, ash scattering, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home assists eligible veterans with obtaining burial and other benefits, including government monuments or markers, by completing the required documentation.
Which faith traditions does Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Catholic, Southern Baptist, Disciples of Christ, United Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc.?
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.8-star rating across 9 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Offers Funeral Celebrant services for personalized, non-religious ceremonies
- Provides Parting Stones® as an alternative to traditional cremated remains
- Specializes in designing unique 'Celebration of Life' events tailored to individual lives
- Assists with a comprehensive after-funeral checklist and life insurance claims
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Funeral Celebrant
- · Planning A Celebration Of Life
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (General), Catholic, Southern Baptist, Disciples of Christ, United Methodist, Jewish, Islamic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I have worked with the crew at Hinton-Turner funeral home on numerous occasions and they are great to work with!”
“I was impressed with their professionalism as they helped me with a funeral home matter. From the "can do" attitude of the receptionist to the follow through of Clay Forsyth, the staff of Hinton-Turner helped me gather required signatures and documentation needed for a matter 3 states away. As a fellow funeral director, I would hope to be as helpful when called upon.”
“They are so caring and yet professional. We were able to grieve while they handled the details.”
“They did a beautiful job handling the needs of our family following the death of my father recently.”
“The are a sensitive and caring group of professionals”
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.