Veteran services at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home
For veterans in Science Hill, KY, Morris & Hislope Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Morris & Hislope Funeral Home explicitly offers veteran services." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $855 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home: direct cremation from $855. That places direct cremation roughly 57% 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 Mill Springs National Cemetery in KY, approximately 10 miles from Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. Morris & Hislope 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. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $855. 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 Morris & Hislope Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is located at 5900 North Highway 27 in Science Hill, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 423-3131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Morris & Hislope Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home starts at $855. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Morris & Hislope Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home explicitly offers veteran services.
Which faith traditions does Morris & Hislope Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Morris & Hislope Funeral Home apart
- Operates a modern, spacious facility exceeding 17,000 square feet, equipped with advanced sound and media capabilities, and is fully handicap-accessible.
- Offers extensive personalization options for services, including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for family and friends unable to attend in person.
- Provides the services of life celebrants for families who may not choose clergy for their services.
- Has a long-standing history of service in the community, tracing its roots back to 1945.
- Manages and oversees the operations of Pulaski Funeral Home in nearby Somerset, KY.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations).
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.