Veteran services at Criswell Funeral Home Inc.
Criswell Funeral Home Inc. in Ada, OK supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,480 for basic burial and $1,980 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation services, graveside services, veteran services, and cemetery arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Criswell Funeral Home Inc.: direct cremation from $1,980. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below 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 26 miles from Criswell Funeral Home Inc.. 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 Criswell Funeral Home Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,980. 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 Criswell Funeral Home Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Criswell Funeral Home Inc. is located at 815 Arlington Street in Ada, OK. You can reach the home at (580) 332-6181. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Criswell Funeral Home Inc. offer veteran families?
Criswell Funeral Home Inc. provides funeral services, traditional funeral services, memorial services, celebrations of life, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Criswell Funeral Home Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Criswell Funeral Home Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Criswell Funeral Home Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ, Pentecostal Holiness, Free Will Baptist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Criswell Funeral Home Inc. apart
- Over 100 years of continuous operation, established in 1918.
- Generational family-owned and operated business.
- Emphasis on personalized and affordable funeral and cremation services.
- Extensive pre-planning services, offering peace of mind, personal choice, and potential cost savings.
- Dedicated support for military and veteran funerals, coordinating honors and benefits.
- Staff recognized in testimonials for professionalism, attentiveness to detail, and supportive demeanor, including coordination with external parties like Honor Guards.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Pre-Planning
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ, Pentecostal Holiness, Free Will Baptist, Non-denominational 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.