Veteran services at Kramer Funeral Home
For veterans in Marksville, LA, Kramer Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "John Kramer & Son Funeral Home explicitly lists "Veterans Services" as a specialization and service offering. They provide resources for veterans and their families, and staff members are familiar with the processes involved in honoring military service. The area also has the Alexandria National Cemetery, a VA cemetery, for eligible veterans and family members." Published pricing lists $5,705 for basic burial and $3,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, permanent memorialization, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Kramer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 55% above the Louisiana median ($2,195). 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 Natchez National Cemetery in MS, approximately 56 miles from Kramer Funeral Home. Kramer Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Louisiana has approximately 373 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Kramer Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kramer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,400. 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 Kramer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kramer Funeral Home is located at 1924 Highway 1 in Marksville, LA. You can reach the home at (318) 445-6311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kramer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kramer Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial, cremation, designing your funeral, permanent memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kramer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
John Kramer & Son Funeral Home explicitly lists "Veterans Services" as a specialization and service offering. They provide resources for veterans and their families, and staff members are familiar with the processes involved in honoring military service. The area also has the Alexandria National Cemetery, a VA cemetery, for eligible veterans and family members.
Which faith traditions does Kramer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Kramer Funeral Home apart
- Fifth-generation family-owned and operated business since 1875.
- Multiple branch locations in Colfax (Grant Parish) and Fifth Ward (Avoyelles Parish) in addition to the Alexandria main facility.
- Member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an invitation-only affiliation.
- Specialization in Veterans Services and personalized funeral arrangements.
- Offers online pre-planning options for convenience.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist. 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.