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. In their own words: "Reppert Funeral Home specializes in Veteran Memorial Services, with Funeral Director Rick S. Cox leading these arrangements. His background as a retired Assistant Chief from the Eastern Kentucky University Police Department, following a 30-year law enforcement career, informs his dedication to honoring veterans and other service professionals." 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). 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 Camp Nelson National Cemetery in KY, approximately 22 miles from Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service. Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service 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. Reppert Funeral Home And Cremation Service is among them.
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 specializes in Veteran Memorial Services, with Funeral Director Rick S. Cox leading these arrangements. His background as a retired Assistant Chief from the Eastern Kentucky University Police Department, following a 30-year law enforcement career, informs his dedication to honoring veterans and other service professionals.
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 & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Memorial Services
- · 365 Days of Healing Email Program
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Protestant.
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.