Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home

Veteran services at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home

Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home serves veteran families in Vine Grove, KY with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include full service chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $2,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Facilities on site include full service chapel.

Published pricing at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Central in KY, about 4 miles from Nelson-Edelen-Bennett 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 sets Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home apart

• Family-owned and operated for over 75 years, spanning multiple generations of the Nelson, Edelen, Bennett, and Calvert families.
• Two distinct locations, with the Radcliff facility strategically located near Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central and North Hardin Memorial Gardens, facilitating veteran services.
• Staff members are highly educated and licensed, including graduates from Mid America College of Funeral Service and Vincennes University's Funeral Service Education program.
• Active involvement in the local community, with staff members like Michael E. Worthington serving as a volunteer firefighter with the Radcliff Fire Department.
• Explicit specialization in honoring veterans.

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Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist (Independent, Southern), Non-denominational Christian, Disciples of Christ, Full Gospel / Spirit-filled. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish (due to local community presence and services offered by nearby churches).

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.