Veteran services at Sims Funeral Services
Sims Funeral Services in Harrodsburg, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include largest chapel and well-lit parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,195 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,795. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation services, cremation options, direct cremation, immediate burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include largest chapel.
Published pricing at Sims Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,375 and basic burial from $5,995. That places direct cremation roughly 31% 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 13 miles from Sims Funeral Services. 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 Sims Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,375, basic burial starts at $5,995. 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 Sims Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sims Funeral Services is located at 130 North Chiles Street in Harrodsburg, KY. You can reach the home at (859) 734-4458. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sims Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Sims Funeral Services provides traditional burial, cremation services, pre-planning, grief support, funeral options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sims Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sims Funeral Services 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.
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Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Options
- · Direct Cremation
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- · FAMIC
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
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.