Maggard's Mountain View Chapel

Veteran services at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel

Maggard's Mountain View Chapel serves veteran families in Hazard, KY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Maggard Funeral Homes offers specialized services to honor veterans and pay tribute to their contributions." On-site amenities include maggard's mountain view chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,250 for basic burial and $1,690 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

On-site facilities of note include maggard's mountain view chapel. 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 Maggard's Mountain View Chapel: direct cremation from $1,690. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Southeast in KY, approximately 12 miles from Maggard's Mountain View Chapel. Maggard's Mountain View 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. Maggard's Mountain View Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,690. 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 Maggard's Mountain View Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Maggard's Mountain View Chapel is located at 352 Roy Campbell Drive in Hazard, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 436-2361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

Does Maggard's Mountain View Chapel offer cremation for veterans?

Yes. Direct cremation at Maggard's Mountain View Chapel starts at $1,690. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.

Does Maggard's Mountain View Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Maggard Funeral Homes offers specialized services to honor veterans and pay tribute to their contributions.

What sets Maggard's Mountain View Chapel apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation since the 1930s.
Extensive grief support resources, including GriefShare, Web Healing, The Compassionate Friends, and AARP information.
Proprietary "365 Days of Healing" daily email program for ongoing comfort and advice.
Two distinct facilities in Hazard, KY: Maggard Brothers Funeral Home and Maggard's Mountain View Chapel.
Specialized services for honoring veterans.

On-site facilities

· Maggard Brothers Funeral Home

· Maggard's Mountain View Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· NFDA
· FDAK

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Cremation services
· Pre-planning
· Personalization of services
· Multicultural services

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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.

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How 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.