Veteran services at Crain Funeral Home
Crain Funeral Home in Philadelphia, MS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $5,200 for basic burial and $2,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, cremation monuments, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include pleasant grove memorial park, murdale gardens of memory, and egyptian memorial gardens.
Published pricing at Crain Funeral Home: direct cremation from $6,860. That places direct cremation roughly 244% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton in MS, about 31 miles from Crain 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Crain Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $6,860. 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 Crain Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Crain Funeral Home is located at 409 Ivy St. in Philadelphia, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 575-8722. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Crain Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Crain Funeral Home provides cremation, pet services, monuments, cremation monuments, mausoleums, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Crain Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Crain Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Crain Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Various Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Crain Funeral Home apart
- On-site human crematory.
- On-site pet crematory and two dedicated pet cemeteries (Faithful Friends at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park, Strothmann Pet Cemetery at Murdale Gardens of Memory).
- Specialization in 'Celebration of Life' ceremonies, incorporating personal mementos, music, and videos.
- Offers a wide range of memorialization products including monuments, cremation monuments, and mausoleums.
- Extensive network of locations across Missouri and Southern Illinois.
- Pre-planning services available online and through personal advisors.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Monuments
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Celebration Of Life Ceremonies
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Various Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: Website available in multiple languages via translation tool.
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.