Veteran services at Muster Funeral Home
Muster Funeral Home in Calhoun, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include calhoun chapel, livermore chapel, and formal funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include calhoun chapel, livermore chapel, and formal funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Muster Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - West in KY, about 53 miles from Muster 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 Muster Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Muster Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Muster Funeral Home is located at 300 Main Street in Calhoun, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 273-3124. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Muster Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Muster Funeral Home provides payment options, pre-planning, grief support, funeral services, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Muster Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Muster Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Muster Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Muster Funeral Home apart
- Six generations of continuous family operation since 1855, making it one of the oldest family-operated funeral homes in Kentucky and the United States.
- Calhoun Chapel is housed in a historic building from the late 1860s, originally built by the founding family.
- Active community involvement, including providing a horse-drawn hearse for the Battle of Sacramento re-enactment and sponsoring the McLean County Relay for Life.
- Establishment of the Muster Funeral Homes Memorial Scholarship for McLean County students.
- Annual Holiday Hope Memorial Service for the community, including a contribution to the local food pantry.
- Offers inflation-proof pre-arrangement plans and honors pre-arrangement contracts from other funeral homes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · McLean County's American Cancer Society - Relay For Life
- · Battle Of Sacramento
- · Filson Club Of Louisville, Kentucky
Specialties
- · Memorial Scholarship
- · Holiday Memorial Service
- · Community Involvement
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Arrangement Plans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic. 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.