Veteran services at Whitsell Funeral Home
Whitsell Funeral Home, located in Sturgis, KY, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,325 for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel, cremation niche/urn garden, and memorial garden.
Published pricing at Whitsell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,250. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery - West in KY, about 66 miles from Whitsell 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 Whitsell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,250. 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 Whitsell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Whitsell Funeral Home is located at 609 North Main Street in Sturgis, KY. You can reach the home at (270) 333-5535. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Whitsell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Whitsell Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, viewing, embalming, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Whitsell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Whitsell Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Whitsell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All religions (as stated by the funeral home), Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational), Methodist families, among others.
What sets Whitsell Funeral Home apart
- Operates two locations in Morganfield and Sturgis, KY, serving Union County and surrounding areas.
- Experienced staff, including multiple licensed funeral directors, dedicated to guiding families through grief.
- Accommodates a wide variety of religions, cultures, and budgets for funeral services.
- Offers comprehensive preplanning options, including inflation protection through prepayment and transferability of arrangements nationwide.
- Provides diverse payment solutions: eChecks, major credit cards, crowdfunding, and immediate funding assistance for life insurance claims.
- Specializes in personalizing services to reflect the unique hobbies, interests, and life journey of the deceased.
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All religions (as stated by the funeral home), Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-Denominational), Methodist, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.