Johnson's Funeral Home

Veteran services at Johnson's Funeral Home

Johnson's Funeral Home in Georgetown, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include large chapel (up to 250 capacity) and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,900 for basic burial and $2,430 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, and memorial keepsakes. 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 large chapel (up to 250 capacity) and gardens. 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 Johnson's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,430. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 28 miles from Johnson's Funeral Home. Johnson's Funeral Home 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. Johnson's Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Johnson's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,430. 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 Johnson's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Johnson's Funeral Home is located at 641 South Broadway in Georgetown, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 863-3550. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Johnson's Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Johnson's Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Johnson's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Johnson's Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.

What sets Johnson's Funeral Home apart

Offers a "365 Days of Healing" free daily grief support email program for ongoing support.
Demonstrated proactive problem-solving and coordination, such as assisting a family with a broken urn vault and coordinating with the cemetery and pastor without prior relationship.
Receives consistent testimonials praising detailed organization, efficiency, and personalized attention to families, including remembering names and comforting children.
Engages in community support through sponsorships of local outreach programs and events.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Keepsakes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Flexible Event Space

· Modern Funeral Home

· Large Chapel (up to 250 capacity)

· Piano

· Organ

· Large Reception Area

· Sitting Areas

· Hospitality Room

· Community Room

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Dignity Memorial Network

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Religious & Cultural Traditions
· Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
· Memorial Spaceflight (Celestis)
· Spanish Language Services

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.

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How 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.