Veteran services at Lucas & Son Funeral Home
Lucas & Son Funeral Home in Pikeville, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast in KY, about 51 miles from Lucas & Son 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
Does Lucas & Son Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Lucas & Son Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (606) 437-0044 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Lucas & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lucas & Son Funeral Home is located at 2931 Us Highway 23 South in Pikeville, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 437-0044. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lucas & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lucas & Son Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, preplanning, traditional burial, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lucas & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lucas & Son Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lucas & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist (Freewill Baptist, Old Regular Baptist, Meta Baptist, Grace Baptist, Hylton Freewill Baptist, Owsley Freewill Baptist, Longfork Freewill Baptist, Bethel Freewill Baptist), Church of Christ, Holiness Church families, among others.
What sets Lucas & Son Funeral Home apart
- Designated as Pike County's premier choice for funeral services.
- Explicitly states a commitment to providing services at guaranteed lowest prices.
- Offers comprehensive online memorial features, including tribute videos, online guestbooks, and integrated flower ordering.
- Provides one year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Experienced team of licensed funeral directors and embalmers, including owners Jack & Shirley Lucas and senior staff Tommy and Greg Compton.
- Actively involved in supporting and contributing to the Pike County community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA National Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist (Freewill Baptist, Old Regular Baptist, Meta Baptist, Grace Baptist, Hylton Freewill Baptist, Owsley Freewill Baptist, Longfork Freewill Baptist, Bethel Freewill Baptist), Church of Christ, Holiness Church.
Branches of service mentioned
Lucas & Son Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.