Veteran services at Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston
Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston in Kingston, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Kyker Funeral Home provides services for veterans, as evidenced by obituaries featuring military honors and tribute videos for individuals who served in the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard." On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,305 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapels. 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 Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 39% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Knoxville National Cemetery in TN, approximately 34 miles from Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston. Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston is located at 350 West Race St. in Kingston, TN. You can reach the home at (865) 376-6531. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston offer veteran families?
Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief support, interactive aftercare, daily grief affirmations, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kyker Funeral Home provides services for veterans, as evidenced by obituaries featuring military honors and tribute videos for individuals who served in the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard.
Which faith traditions does Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston apart
- Operates multiple chapels across Tennessee, including Sweetwater, Kingston, Harriman, and Sweetwater Memory Chapel.
- Offers extensive online grief support, including counseling services, group support, and interactive videos.
- Provides a '365 Days of Grief Support' program with daily email affirmations for ongoing comfort.
- Emphasizes celebrating the unique life of each individual through personalized services.
- Features a comprehensive online platform for obituaries, tribute walls, and flower/gift ordering.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.