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Shannon Funeral Service

1124 Main Street · Shelbyville, KY 40065

Call (502) 633-1266Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Shannon Funeral Service assists veterans with various benefits, including obtaining a U.S. flag for the next of kin, a military grave marker (white marble, gray granite, or bronze), and potential monetary benefits if the veteran was receiving monthly benefits for service-related injuries. Upon request, a two-man detail from the veteran's branch of service may be available for flag folding and playing 'Taps'. Burial in a National Cemetery is offered at no charge, though a spouse would incur an opening and closing fee to be buried alongside the veteran. For deaths occurring in a VA Hospital, the government may reimburse removal and hearse charges. Military personnel who die in the line of duty receive all listed benefits, plus additional monetary benefits as determined by the government.”

Veteran services at Shannon Funeral Service

Shannon Funeral Service, located in Shelbyville, KY, assists those who served and their families. 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 on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,370 for basic burial and $2,215 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at Shannon Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,215. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 32 miles from Shannon Funeral 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 Shannon Funeral Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,215. 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 Shannon Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Shannon Funeral Service is located at 1124 Main Street in Shelbyville, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 633-1266. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Shannon Funeral Service offer veteran families?

Shannon Funeral Service provides traditional funeral, embalming, direct cremation, immediate burial, personalization of funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Shannon Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Shannon Funeral Service 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 Shannon Funeral Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ, Non-denominational), Methodist families, among others.

What sets Shannon Funeral Service apart

  • Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1865.
  • Historically significant role in Kentucky's embalming regulations, with Robert Lee Shannon, Sr. helping establish the Kentucky State Board of Embalming in 1904.
  • On-site 200-seat chapel built in 1998, equipped with a monitor system to broadcast services to other rooms for larger attendance and video recording capabilities.
  • Staff members average over 20 years of service, demonstrating deep community roots and extensive experience.
  • Offers an ambulance service, a unique offering not universally provided by funeral homes.
  • Provides comprehensive pre-need planning and assistance with VA survivorship benefits and life insurance claims.

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Immediate Burial

Cremation

  • · Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Visitation Rooms
· Sitting Rooms
· Lounge
· Children's Room
· On-site Chapel
· Front Porch

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Kentucky State Board of Embalming
  • · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
  • · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
  • · Kentucky School of Mortuary Science
  • · Solomon's Lodge F&AM
  • · Shelbyville Rotary Club
  • · Triple S Planning and Zoning Board

Specialties

  • · Veteran Benefits Assistance
  • · Life Insurance Claims
  • · Funeral Pre-Need Advising
  • · Grief Support For Children And Teenagers

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, Christian (Disciples of Christ, Non-denominational), Methodist.

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.