Veteran services at McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company
McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company in Crab Orchard, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel for services, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,920 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel for services.
Published pricing at McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company: direct cremation from $1,890. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, about 23 miles from McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company. 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
What does a funeral at McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,890. 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 McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company is located at 147 Main Street in Crab Orchard, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 355-7508. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company offer veteran families?
McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company provides pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths, Interfaith families, among others.
What sets McKnight Funeral Home & Monument Company apart
- Offers a '365 Days of Healing' daily email program for grief support, providing continuous comfort and guidance.
- Provides comprehensive monument sales in addition to funeral and cremation services, offering a complete memorialization solution.
- Specializes in honoring veterans with dedicated services, acknowledging their service and sacrifice.
- Family-owned and operated since 1994 by Kyle and Rhonda McKnight, with their daughter Jami Shelton-Oaks also serving as a funeral director and embalmer, ensuring a personal and consistent approach.
- Committed to serving all faiths with equality and dedication, providing tailored services for diverse spiritual needs.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths, Interfaith. 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.