Veteran services at Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson
Veteran families in Wilson, OK can turn to Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,095 for basic burial and $2,625 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson: direct cremation from $2,625. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Oklahoma median ($2,027). 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 Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery in OK, about 16 miles from Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson. 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 415 funeral homes in Oklahoma. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,625. 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 Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson is located at 1302 7th St. in Wilson, OK. You can reach the home at (580) 668-2426. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson offer veteran families?
Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson provides funeral services, cremation services, monuments, traditional services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Protestant denominations families, among others.
What sets Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson apart
- Long-standing history in the community since 1926, with continuous family ownership and operation through several generations.
- Multiple branch locations across Wilson, Healdton, Ratliff City, Ringling, and Velma, serving a wider regional area.
- Specialization in veteran services, including assistance with benefits acquisition, military funeral honors, headstones, burial flags, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
- Extensive personalization options, such as tribute videos, custom artwork displays, specific music, and literary readings, to create unique memorial experiences.
- Offers monument sales in addition to funeral and cremation services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
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- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Protestant denominations.
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.