Veteran services at McMurtrey Funeral Home
McMurtrey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Summer Shade, KY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $1,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at McMurtrey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,600. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Lebanon National Cemetery in KY, about 52 miles from McMurtrey 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
What does a funeral at McMurtrey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,600. 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 McMurtrey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McMurtrey Funeral Home is located at 2232 Summer Shade Rd. in Summer Shade, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 428-3373. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does McMurtrey Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at McMurtrey Funeral Home starts at $1,600. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does McMurtrey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McMurtrey Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McMurtrey Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Pentecostal, Christian (General), Church of Christ, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets McMurtrey Funeral Home apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation since 1928, providing continuity and deep community ties.
- Offers budget-friendly direct cremation services at $1,600, which is below the Kentucky state average for this service.
- Provides personalized funeral, memorial, and cremation services tailored to individual family needs.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Pentecostal, Christian (General), Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
McMurtrey 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.