Veteran services at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
For veterans in Columbia, KY, Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home provides specific services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. They also offer military services as part of their general service offerings." On-site amenities include main chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,935 for basic burial and $1,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, graveside service, memorial service, military services, and immediate burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include main chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above 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 Lebanon National Cemetery in KY, approximately 31 miles from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home 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. Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,195. 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 Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is located at 210 Greensburg Street in Columbia, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 384-2145. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home provides grief counseling, pre-need arrangements, immediate arrangements, traditional funeral service, non-traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home provides specific services for veterans, including assistance with Veterans Overview, Veterans Headstones, and Veterans Burial Flags. They also offer military services as part of their general service offerings.
Which faith traditions does Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1922, with current owner Jeff L. Jessie continuing the legacy.
- Comprehensive services including traditional, non-traditional, and cremation options, with nationwide and international shipping capabilities.
- Staff members are deeply integrated into the local community, holding leadership roles in local organizations and churches.
- Offers personalized service options such as displaying individual items (quilts, guitars, fishing tackle), custom memorial folders, booklets, and video tributes.
- Provides a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email, extending care beyond the funeral service.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Kentucky Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.