Veteran services at Michael R. Gray Funeral Home
Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Flemingsburg, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,650 for basic burial and $2,520 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
Published pricing at Michael R. Gray Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,520. That places direct cremation roughly 26% 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, about 52 miles from Michael R. Gray 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 Michael R. Gray Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,520. 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 Michael R. Gray Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Michael R. Gray Funeral Home is located at 405 South Main Cross Street in Flemingsburg, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 845-3511. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Michael R. Gray Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Michael R. Gray Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Michael R. Gray Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Michael R. Gray Funeral Home 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 Michael R. Gray Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of God, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Michael R. Gray Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated business
- Commitment to providing quality products and service at an accessible cost
- Emphasis on personal attention to individual family needs and desires
- Offers online memorials, tribute videos, and easy flower ordering through local florists
- Provides one year of free daily grief support emails
- Actively supports local churches, the school system, and Morehead State University
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Church of God, Baptist. 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.