Veteran services at Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory
Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory serves veteran families in Eufaula, OK with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home supports veteran organizations (Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled Veterans National Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars) and includes military service inquiries in pre-planning, indicating experience in assisting veteran families with their specific needs and benefits." On-site amenities include kelley memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,100 for basic burial and $2,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. 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 kelley memorial 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 Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory: direct cremation from $2,100. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 41 miles from Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory. Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory 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. Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,100. 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 Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory is located at 401 North Main St. in Eufaula, OK. You can reach the home at (918) 689-2553. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory offer veteran families?
Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home supports veteran organizations (Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled Veterans National Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars) and includes military service inquiries in pre-planning, indicating experience in assisting veteran families with their specific needs and benefits.
Which faith traditions does Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic, Full Gospel, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Free Will Baptist, Nazarene) families, among others.
What sets Hunn Black & Merritt Funeral Home And Crematory apart
- Long-standing history since 1937, demonstrating continuous operation and community presence.
- Dedicated Kelley Memorial Chapel and on-site reception facilities.
- Comprehensive digital offerings: online memorials with guestbooks, tribute videos, direct flower ordering, and easy service detail sharing.
- Proactive grief support with one year of daily grief steps emails.
- Detailed pre-planning resources, including an online form and flexible funding options, with assistance for transferring plans.
- Specialized guidance on children and grief, tailored by age group.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic, Full Gospel, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Free Will Baptist, Nazarene). 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.