Veteran services at Jones Funeral Chapel
Jones Funeral Chapel, located in Morgantown, KY, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Jones Funeral Chapel offers a unique 'Walk of Pride' service for veterans, which includes lining the walkway from the hearse to the gravesite with flags and flying a flag on the corner of the tent during the graveside service." Published pricing lists $4,760 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Jones Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 - West in KY, approximately 53 miles from Jones Funeral Chapel. Jones Funeral Chapel 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. Jones Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jones Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 Jones Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jones Funeral Chapel is located at 927 West Gl Smith Street in Morgantown, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 526-3342. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jones Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Jones Funeral Chapel provides preplanning, personalization, funeral services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jones Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jones Funeral Chapel offers a unique 'Walk of Pride' service for veterans, which includes lining the walkway from the hearse to the gravesite with flags and flying a flag on the corner of the tent during the graveside service.
Which faith traditions does Jones Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Jones Funeral Chapel apart
- The only family-owned and operated funeral home in Morgantown, Kentucky.
- Features second-generation funeral directors and embalmers, Missy Jones-Gary and Gerald Martin Jones II (Marty).
- Operates its own grave digging service, Jones Burial Co., for comprehensive control over the burial process.
- Offers a unique 'Walk of Pride' service for veterans, featuring flag-lined walkways and a flag flown at the graveside service.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kentucky Funeral Directors Association
- · Cassia Masonic Lodge #272 F&AM
- · Butler /Edmonson Counties Gideon Camp through The Gideons International
Specializations
- · Family Owned and Operated
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations).
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.