Veteran services at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory
Veteran families in Ardmore, OK can turn to Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $7,700 for basic burial and $3,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 6 reviews.
Published pricing at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $3,000 and basic burial from $7,700. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above 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 Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery in OK, about 4 miles from Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,000, basic burial starts at $7,700. 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 Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 2118 South Commerce Street in Ardmore, OK. You can reach the home at (580) 223-2323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory starts at $3,000. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory?
Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.8-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Staff are noted for being polite and attentive to arrangement details. Reviewers credit their helpfulness and genuine care for easing the stress of loss.
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.