Veteran services at Knox Funeral Home
Veteran families in Barbourville, KY can turn to Knox Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and parking areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,575 for basic burial and $2,375 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorialization, graveside funeral service, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Knox Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,375. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast in KY, about 34 miles from Knox 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 Knox Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,375. 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 Knox Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Knox Funeral Home is located at 325 Knox St. in Barbourville, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 546-2222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Knox Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Knox Funeral Home provides cremation, memorialization, personalized services, advance planning, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Knox Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Knox Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Knox Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Advent Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Knox Funeral Home apart
- Operated by licensed funeral directors and embalmers who fully own and operate the only family funeral home in Barbourville, ensuring direct family involvement in services.
- Generational legacy of funeral service in Knox County, with Walter C. "Tub" Hopper Jr. and his son Joe Hopper leading the establishment.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services, including video tributes, memorabilia displays, and incorporating personal preferences to create unique celebrations of life.
- Partnership with the Center for Loss to provide "Grief Words" by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, offering extensive grief support resources for families, including specific guidance for children and teenagers.
- Commitment to transparent and affordable pricing, with pre-funded plans designed to freeze inflation rates and lessen financial burdens on surviving family members.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Funeral Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky (FDAK)
Specialties
- · Family Owned And Operated
- · Military Funeral Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), Advent Christian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.