Since it was founded, Knox Funeral Home has provided funeral services to families as the only licensed funeral directors and embalmers who fully own and operate a family funeral home in Barbourville. Because the funeral home is family owned and operated, Knox County families are given personal, quality services at affordable prices.
Choosing cremation over traditional burial or entombment is a trend that is becoming more popular in the United States every year. Although the rate of cremation in Kentucky is relatively low compared to other states with only 11.11% of deceased people being cremated in 2004.
Choosing cremation over traditional burial or entombment is a trend that is becoming more popular in the United States every year. Although the rate of cremation in Kentucky is relatively low compared to other states with only 11.11% of deceased people being cremated in 2004.
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Having graduated from the Kentucky Mortuary School and officially licensed in 1949, Walter Jr., known in the Barbourville community as Tub knew he wanted to serve the families of Knox County as his father did. After serving in WWII as a nose gunner with the Eighth Air Force, Tub joined his family's business.
According to the leading voice for funeral service, the National Funeral Directors Association, families are bringing new values, preferences and opinions to the planning of funeral services. The Baby Boom, Ike and World War II Generations have a strong commitment to and appreciation for the value of the funeral service.
With more than 13,500 members, the NFDA has served top licensed funeral directors for more than 120 years. The NFDA acts as a national voice for the profession while also being dedicated to serving the public. NFDA members include licensed funeral directors, embalmers, mortuary science students, and retired funeral service professionals.
Choosing cremation over traditional burial or entombment is a trend that is becoming more popular in the United States every year. Although the rate of cremation in Kentucky is relatively low compared to other states with only 11.11% of deceased people being cremated in 2004, the number of people in Kentucky who will choose cremation in the future is expected to increase, according the Cremation Association of North America (CANA).
At Knox Funeral Home, you have many choices available for your Funeral Services. A traditional funeral service normally involves placing the deceased in a casket and having a burial in a cemetery or interment in a mausoleum. Some of the following are the types of traditional funeral services families traditionally select.
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Natasha Hoskins
Apr 22, 2021
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Joy Fields
Nov 18, 2020
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I would like to thank everyone that kept Taylor Ryan Sizemore & Jerrica Rachelle Simpson & family in your thoughts and prayers! I also want to thank Greenroad Baptist Church for everything they have done for us for the last week. From support, financial, cooking for the family, supplying food for the family n friends during visitation. Txt, calls, hugs & words of support! A true testimony to Gods love.
Last, but not least I want to thank Knox Funeral Home for everything that they have done for us over these last few days!
Everyone was a big support to Taylor and Jerrica!❤
Last, but not least I want to thank Knox Funeral Home for everything that they have done for us over these last few days!
Everyone was a big support to Taylor and Jerrica!❤
Kristi Young
May 18, 2020
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Oct 06, 2019
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May 18, 2019
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Aug 26, 2017
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