Veteran services at Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service
For veterans in Berea, KY, Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $1,830 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service: direct cremation from $1,830. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, about 22 miles from Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service. 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 Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,830. 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 Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service is located at 110 North Broadway in Berea, KY. You can reach the home at (859) 986-3165. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service provides cremation service, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Protestant families, among others.
What sets Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1919, with over a century of service to Berea and surrounding areas.
- Offers a "365 Days of Healing" daily email program providing grief support, advice, and stories.
- Specializes in Veteran Memorial Services, led by a funeral director with extensive law enforcement background.
- Lonnie Reppert, owner and manager, holds advanced degrees in mortuary science, history, political science, and public health administration.
- Deeply rooted in the Berea community, with the owning family residing locally.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Memorial Services
- · 365 Days of Healing Email Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Protestant.
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.