We're proud to do our part in honoring our country's veterans. Our duty is to provide you and your family with professional and dignified assistance during your time of need, and we promise to support you in honoring your loved one for their dedication and selfless service.
Eligible veterans receive the folding and presenting of the American flag to the next of kin and the playing of Taps by a bugler or recording. These honors are performed by an honor guard detail that has at least two members of the Armed Forces. One member must be a representative from the branch in which the veteran served, and this member presents the flag.
Honors also can include:
In addition to honoring your veteran during the service, we can help contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for:
Military funeral honors are free and mandated by law for eligible veterans. Eligibility is verified by the veteran’s DD-214, or discharge papers. Eligible members are:
Check out these resources for more information about honoring veterans and military funerals:
Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home - St. Matthews
Phone: (502) 893-3644
3711 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home - East Louisville
Phone: (502) 244-3305
12900 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40243
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