Veteran services at Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax
Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax serves veteran families in Colfax, LA with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 55% above the Louisiana median ($2,195). 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 Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 42 miles from Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax. 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 373 funeral homes in Louisiana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax 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 of Colfax located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax is located at 128 Second St. in Colfax, LA. You can reach the home at (318) 627-3511. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax starts at $3,400. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kramer Funeral Home of Colfax 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 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.