Veteran services at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home serves veteran families in McAlester, OK with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, traditional burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 Seminole Nation and Veterans Memorial Cemetery in OK, about 50 miles from Brumley-Mills 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.
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 Brumley-Mills Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 Brumley-Mills Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home is located at 1410 East Carl Albert Parkway in McAlester, OK. You can reach the home at (918) 426-0404. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brumley-Mills Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brumley-Mills Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, pre-planning, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brumley-Mills Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Brumley-Mills Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Brumley-Mills Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in Veteran Services, including guidance on military funeral honors, flags, headstones, and benefits.
- Over 80 years of continuous operation in the McAlester area, demonstrating deep community roots.
- Experienced, long-tenured staff, including owner Don Brumley, Ryan Braswell, J.P. "Pat" Hackler, Darell Buck, and Shirley Mathews-Nelson, with extensive local and professional involvement.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies and diverse memorialization options beyond traditional services, such as memory baskets, DVDs, and display tables.
- Two locations, McAlester and Hartshorne, serving a broader regional community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
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.