Veteran services at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Rush Springs, OK can turn to Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The website mentions the option of dressing a loved one in a military uniform for cremation but does not explicitly list dedicated veteran-specific funeral or cremation services." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $2,875 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.5 stars across 2 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, memorial service, direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and cremation with traditional funeral. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,355. That places direct cremation roughly 33% below the Oklahoma median ($2,027). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Sill National Cemetery in OK, approximately 22 miles from Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc.. Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Oklahoma has approximately 415 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,355. 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 Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 326 West Blakely Ave. in Rush Springs, OK. You can reach the home at (580) 476-3403. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. provides burial, cremation, traditional funeral, memorial service, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The website mentions the option of dressing a loved one in a military uniform for cremation but does not explicitly list dedicated veteran-specific funeral or cremation services.
Which faith traditions does Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Assembly of God) families, among others.
How do families rate Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc.?
Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.5-star rating across 2 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Extensive range of unique ash scattering ceremonies (Casting, Trenching, Ringing, Sky/Aerial, Water, Raking).
- Over 110 years of continuous service to Marlow, Rush Springs, and surrounding Stephens and Grady counties.
- Detailed online resources for pre-planning, including a downloadable cremation guide and information on advance directives.
- Dedicated grief support programs, including daily emails and weekly newsletters, extending beyond the funeral service.
- Focus on personalized 'Celebration of Life' services that reflect the individuality of the deceased.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation with Traditional Funeral
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Assembly of God). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
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EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.