Veteran services at Cranford Funeral Home
For veterans in White Hall, AR, Cranford Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Robinson & Fuller Funeral Homes assists families with obtaining Veteran's Benefits and offers services for honoring veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,605 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial tribute videos, cremation services, pet memorial products, veteran services, funeral & cemetery etiquette, and memorial services. 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 Cranford Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,324. That places direct cremation roughly 45% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock in AR, approximately 40 miles from Cranford Funeral Home. Cranford Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arkansas has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Cranford Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Cranford Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,324. 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 Cranford Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cranford Funeral Home is located at 8302 Dollarway in White Hall, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 247-0087. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cranford Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cranford Funeral Home provides online obituaries, memorial tribute videos, customized register books, flower catalog, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cranford Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Robinson & Fuller Funeral Homes assists families with obtaining Veteran's Benefits and offers services for honoring veterans.
What sets Cranford Funeral Home apart
- Over 150 years of continuous operation, making it the oldest funeral service establishment in Arkansas.
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Live-streamed funeral services available upon request.
- Online funeral arrangements for families with travel restrictions or those outside the area.
- Adherence to the Selected Independent Funeral Homes Code of Good Practice, emphasizing transparency and ethical service.
- Fifth-generation family involvement in the business.
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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.