Veteran services at Mattingly Funeral Home
Mattingly Funeral Home, located in Loretto, KY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large modern chapel and paved parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,985 for basic burial and $1,885 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,485. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and green burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large modern chapel.
Published pricing at Mattingly Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,170. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Lebanon National Cemetery in KY, about 9 miles from Mattingly 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.
Mattingly Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Mattingly Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,170. 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 Mattingly Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mattingly Funeral Home is located at 195 Holy Cross Road in Loretto, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 865-2201. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mattingly Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mattingly Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, public visitation, private visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mattingly Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mattingly Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mattingly Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Mattingly Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with active involvement from three generations of the Mattingly family.
- Specialization in green burial services, including transparent pricing for basic services ($1,985) and options for environmentally conscious caskets or reusable transfer caskets.
- Extensive online grief support library featuring articles from the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Staff members holding public office (Marion County Coroner) and active community roles (Marion County Veterans Honor Guard, school advisory council, childcare center treasurer).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · McKinley Monument Company
Specialties
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.