Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Funeral Services in Leitchfield, KY
Established in 1969, Dermitt Funeral Home has served Grayson County and surrounding areas with compassionate, personalized funeral services for over five decades. Our family-owned business continues the legacy of Edward Dermitt, whose commitment to excellence and personal touch remains our guiding principle. We specialize in traditional funerals, cremation services, and veterans' benefits assistance, providing comprehensive support from initial arrangements to aftercare programs. Our licensed professionals handle all administrative tasks, including Social Security notifications and insurance claims, ensuring a seamless experience for grieving families.With facilities designed to foster a family atmosphere, we prioritize competitive pricing and transparent communication while maintaining deep community ties through four generations of service. Our 24-hour obituary service and memorial card creation with loved ones' photographs reflect our dedication to honoring each individual's unique life story.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans' Benefits Assistance
Obituary Notices
Cemetery Information
Aftercare Program
Social Security Notifications
Insurance Claims Assistance
Memorial Cards
Video Tributes
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We offer four generations of family-owned funeral service experience since 1969
- Our staff handles veterans' burial benefits and VA paperwork at no extra charge
- We provide competitive pricing with complete price lists available upon request
- Our 24-hour obituary phone service ensures timely memorial documentation
- We offer personalized aftercare programs for surviving family members
Services
Funeral Services
We provide complete funeral services including visitation facilities, professional staff support, and transportation services. Our offerings include traditional funerals with rental caskets, graveside services, and memorial ceremonies. We coordinate funeral processions and committal services to honor your loved one's final journey with dignity and respect.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include immediate cremation with or without memorial services, and traditional funerals followed by cremation. We provide rental caskets for viewings and assist with memorialization options. Our staff guides families through all cremation-related decisions with compassionate expertise and transparency.
Veterans' Benefits Assistance
We handle all Veterans Administration paperwork for burial benefits, flags, and grave markers at no additional charge. Our staff has decades of experience ensuring military families receive proper honors and benefits. We coordinate with the VA to provide appropriate recognition for your loved one's service.
Aftercare Program
Our personalized aftercare program supports immediate family members through the grieving process. We provide resources including grief counseling articles and local support information. This ongoing support helps families navigate their loss with professional guidance and community resources tailored to their needs.
Memorial Cards
We create customized memorial cards featuring photographs of your loved one for visitations. These keepsakes include personalized tributes and service details. Our memorial cards serve as lasting mementos that honor the deceased's life while providing comfort to grieving families during services.
People
Daniel Dermitt
Owner, Funeral Director and Pre-Need Counselor
Third-generation funeral director who took ownership in 2017 after graduating from Mid America College of Funeral Service. Committed to continuing family legacy with personalized service and modern preplanning options.
Roger and Chris Dermitt
Former Owners
Second-generation owners who operated the funeral home from 1969 until 2017. Roger graduated from Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in 1970, while Chris managed bookkeeping operations for decades.
Samantha Bullock
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Fourth-generation funeral director who joined in 2020 after graduating from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 2022. Provides professional embalming services and compassionate family support as part of the family legacy.
Beverly Stevenson
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Licensed funeral director and embalmer who graduated with honors from Mid-America College of Funeral Service. Serves as salutatorian of her class and president of Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity with local community involvement.
Tina Dermitt-Milliner
Office Manager
Family member serving as office manager since 2018 with prior experience in education. Coordinates administrative operations while maintaining the family's commitment to personalized service and community support.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, graveside ceremonies, and memorial services with options for visitations and funeral processions.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer preplanning services both in-person and online to help you document your final wishes and ease future arrangements for loved ones.
Do you assist with veterans' burial benefits?
We handle all Veterans Administration paperwork for burial benefits, flags, and grave markers at no additional charge for military families.
Are payment plans available for funeral services?
While we don't offer financing, we provide competitive pricing with transparent cost breakdowns and work with families to create affordable arrangements.
What hours are you available for immediate needs?
We accept calls for immediate arrangements at (270) 259-4061 during regular business hours and provide 24-hour obituary recording services.
Do you provide grief support resources?
Yes, we offer grief counseling articles, local support information, and personalized aftercare programs to help families navigate their loss.
