Veteran services at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home
For veterans in Frankfort, KY, LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home provides dedicated Veteran's Services, assisting families with all details to secure the benefits their veteran is entitled to receive." Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 40% below 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, approximately 32 miles from LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. LeCompte Johnson Taylor 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. LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home is located at 1725 Louisville Road in Frankfort, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 223-5858. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home offer veteran families?
LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home provides honoring life, designing your funeral, planning ahead, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home provides dedicated Veteran's Services, assisting families with all details to secure the benefits their veteran is entitled to receive.
Which faith traditions does LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian (general, as they accommodate church services) families, among others.
What sets LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1978, with current owners Hal and Valerie Taylor since 1993.
- Emphasis on personalized services that tell the unique life story of each individual.
- Offers a 365-day email affirmation program for grief support.
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning services to ease future family burdens.
- Dedicated veteran's services to secure entitled benefits.
- Offers pet services to assist families with the loss of animal companions.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Pet services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian (general, as they accommodate church 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.
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.