Veteran services at Green Country Funeral Home
Green Country Funeral Home, located in Tahlequah, OK, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Green Country Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, including coordinating traditional military honors such as flag folding, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, flag draping, and a final salute. They also assist families with navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, which can include obtaining a Presidential Memorial Certificate, arranging for headstones or markers, securing memorial plots, facilitating burial in a VA national cemetery, and understanding potential reimbursement for burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran's DD-214 discharge papers." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,999 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation, green burial, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Green Country Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,124. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above 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 Gibson National Cemetery in OK, approximately 17 miles from Green Country Funeral Home. Green Country Funeral Home 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. Green Country Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Green Country Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,124. 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 Green Country Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Green Country Funeral Home is located at 203 Ron Rice Road in Tahlequah, OK. You can reach the home at (918) 458-5055. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Green Country Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Green Country Funeral Home provides immediate burial, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Green Country Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Green Country Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran services, including coordinating traditional military honors such as flag folding, the playing of Taps, a three-volley rifle salute, flag draping, and a final salute. They also assist families with navigating U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, which can include obtaining a Presidential Memorial Certificate, arranging for headstones or markers, securing memorial plots, facilitating burial in a VA national cemetery, and understanding potential reimbursement for burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran's DD-214 discharge papers.
Which faith traditions does Green Country Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
What sets Green Country Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated, emphasizing independence from corporate chains.
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Specialization in Green Burial options.
- Extensive personalization options, including life tribute videos and custom stationery.
- Owners have deep ties to the Cherokee Nation and are actively involved in the Tahlequah community.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Interment
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Multiple Urn Placement
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cherokee Nation
- · Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Personalized Services
- · Green Burial Options
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.