Veteran services at Sparks Funeral Home
Sparks Funeral Home, located in Grayson, KY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, burial services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home facility for viewings, visitations, and memorial services.
Published pricing at Sparks Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 35% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - Northeast in KY, about 8 miles from Sparks 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 Sparks Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Sparks Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sparks Funeral Home is located at 203 West Main Street in Grayson, KY. You can reach the home at (606) 474-5114. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sparks Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sparks Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, specialty funeral services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sparks Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sparks Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sparks Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Sparks Funeral Home apart
- Book of Memories™ Memorial Website for online tributes and photo sharing
- 365 Days of Healing Daily Emails for ongoing grief support
- 52 Weeks of Support Weekly Newsletter providing insights and messages for the first year of grief
- Assistance with veteran's benefits and Social Security claims
- Celebrant Services for personalized ceremonies
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specialties
- · Book of Memories™ Memorial Website
- · 365 Days of Healing Daily Emails
- · 52 Weeks of Support Weekly Newsletter
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Church of God of Prophecy, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.