Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home

Veteran services at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home

For veterans in Hyden, KY, Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and adequate parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,595 for basic burial and $1,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, veterans services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include on-site chapel.

Published pricing at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,600. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 - Southeast in KY, about 1 miles from Wolfe & Sons 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.

Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.

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 sets Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home apart

• Family-owned and operated by Roger Wolfe and his sons, Jason and Kyle, with deep roots in the Hyden community.
• Roger D. Wolfe is an ordained Baptist Minister and pastor of Hyden Baptist Church, providing a spiritual connection for many families.
• Kyle D. Wolfe is a recipient of the "Pierce Award" for excellence in funeral service and serves on the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky Board as Vice President.
• The facility was custom-renovated from a former furniture store to create a spacious and comfortable, home-like atmosphere.
• Strong emphasis on individualized services and a stated mission to be "the best thing on the worst day of your life."

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of God. 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.