Veteran services at Perryman's Mortuary
Veteran families in Louisville, KY can turn to Perryman's Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Perryman's Mortuary offers veteran services." On-site amenities include lot parking and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,845 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include memorial service space. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Perryman's Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, approximately 3 miles from Perryman's Mortuary. Perryman's Mortuary 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. Perryman's Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Perryman's Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Perryman's Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Perryman's Mortuary is located at 3237 West Broadway in Louisville, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 776-8600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Perryman's Mortuary offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Perryman's Mortuary starts at $2,195. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Perryman's Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Perryman's Mortuary offers veteran services.
What sets Perryman's Mortuary apart
- Independently owned and operated since 1986 by Reverend James A. Perryman, Sr.
- Offers green burial options for environmentally conscious choices.
- Provides 24-hour assistance and pre-planning services.
- Features covered handicap access at the rear of the facility.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specializations
- · Cremation services
- · Direct cremation
- · Green burial
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.