Veteran services at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home
Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, located in Bowling Green, KY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,595 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 3.7 stars from 15 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,675. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Kentucky median ($1,995). 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 Nashville National Cemetery in TN, about 54 miles from Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home. 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 552 funeral homes in Kentucky. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,675. 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-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home is located at 901 Fairview Avenue in Bowling Green, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 843-4338. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home provides veteran services, funeral planning, pre-planning, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home?
Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home holds a 3.7-star rating across 15 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home apart
- Focus on personalized and meaningful funeral and memorial experiences.
- Licensed funeral directors providing comprehensive guidance and handling legal documentation.
- Extensive online grief support library from the Center for Loss and Life Transition, directed by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, assisting families with available benefits and resources.
- Emphasis on pre-planning to alleviate future burdens and lock in current costs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
J.V.P. has Christy and Chris available for pre-arranged services, with families reporting attentive handling. However, other families experienced unprofessional behavior, including door-slamming and impatience with restless children during visits.
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.