Veteran services at Craver's Funeral Homes
Veteran families in Flomaton, AL can turn to Craver's Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Craver's Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort in AL, about 46 miles from Craver's Funeral Homes. 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Craver's Funeral Homes 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 Craver's Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Craver's Funeral Homes is located at 44 Foshee Rd. in Flomaton, AL. You can reach the home at (251) 867-6031. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Craver's Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Craver's Funeral Homes provides at-need services, pre-arranged services, monument sales, funeral ceremony, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Craver's Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Craver's Funeral Homes mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Craver's Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Craver's Funeral Homes apart
- Brewton, Alabama's oldest funeral home, established in 1944.
- Locally family-owned and operated by Heath and Jennifer Wilson.
- Owners Heath and Jennifer Wilson are both licensed funeral directors, with Heath also licensed as an embalmer in Alabama and Florida.
- Operates a second location, Flomaton Brown-Service Funeral Home, extending their service area.
- Offers monument sales in addition to funeral and memorial services.
- Provides a comprehensive online Grief Library with resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Alabama Funeral Directors Association
- · Brewton Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Licensed Funeral Directors in Alabama & Florida
- · Licensed Embalmers in Alabama & Florida
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Christian.
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.