Veteran services at Webb Funeral Home
Webb Funeral Home in Shelbyville, KY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home includes an American flag in its funeral packages and acknowledges military service on its social media, indicating support for veterans' services." On-site amenities include large off-street parking, well-lit parking area, and spacious chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,595 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include spacious chapels. 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 Webb Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 New Albany National Cemetery in IN, approximately 32 miles from Webb Funeral Home. Webb 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. Webb Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Webb Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Webb Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Webb Funeral Home is located at 1144 Main Street in Shelbyville, KY. You can reach the home at (502) 633-3750. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Webb Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Webb Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, aftercare, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Webb Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home includes an American flag in its funeral packages and acknowledges military service on its social media, indicating support for veterans' services.
Which faith traditions does Webb Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Disciples of Christ families, among others.
What sets Webb Funeral Home apart
- Over 100 years of family history in Shelby County, evolving from Webb Transfer Line established in 1922.
- Ross Webb's recognized embalming skills for complex cases.
- Personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual interests, hobbies, or cultural backgrounds.
- Extensive local resource list including florists, cemeteries, grief support, and lodging.
- Managed the historical relocation and reinterment of seven graves to Simpsonville Masonic Cemetery in 2000.
- Facility is fully handicapped accessible with large, well-lit off-street parking.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Disciples of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.