Veteran services at Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home
For veterans in Louisville, KY, Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include customer parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $2,685 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include space for funeral/memorial services.
Published pricing at Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, about 16 miles from Ratterman Brothers 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 Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home is located at 3711 Lexington Road in Louisville, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 893-3644. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home provides funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, 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 Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian (General) families, among others.
What sets Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated, now in its fifth generation of service, with a history dating back nearly 150 years.
- Operates two distinct locations in Louisville: St. Matthews (3711 Lexington Road) and East Louisville (12900 Shelbyville Road).
- Offers a specialized Dignified Flag Retirement Program for veterans choosing cremation, which includes a Certificate of Last Deed of Service and a symbolic star swatch.
- Provides comprehensive assistance with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, including headstones, Presidential Memorial Certificates, memorial plots, and burial in national cemeteries.
- Facilitates online payment options, including credit card and eChecks, and assists with utilizing life insurance policies for funeral expenses.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specialties
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (General).
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.