Veteran services at McMurtrey Funeral Home
McMurtrey Funeral Home serves veteran families in Summer Shade, KY with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home has a history of family ownership by a World War II Army veteran and likely assists families with veteran-specific funeral arrangements, benefits, and military honors." 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). 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 Lebanon National Cemetery in KY, approximately 52 miles from McMurtrey Funeral Home. McMurtrey Funeral Home 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. McMurtrey Funeral Home is among them.
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?
The funeral home has a history of family ownership by a World War II Army veteran and likely assists families with veteran-specific funeral arrangements, benefits, and military honors.
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 & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Pentecostal, Christian (General), Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, McMurtrey Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.