McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc.

Veteran services at McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc.

McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc., located in Philadelphia, MS, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance, and provides information on veterans' benefits for burial." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, traditional burial services, 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 on-site 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 McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Newton in MS, approximately 30 miles from McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc.. McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Mississippi has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. is located at 1002 East Main St. in Philadelphia, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 656-1212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. offer veteran families?

McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. provides cremation services, traditional burial services, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance, and provides information on veterans' benefits for burial.

Which faith traditions does McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (Baptist), Christian (Church of God), Christian (Methodist), Christian (Assembly of God), Christian (Pentecostal) families, among others.

What sets McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc. apart

Over 85 years of continuous service under the McClain family leadership, established in 1937.
On-site chapels equipped with pianos and webcasting capabilities for remote attendance.
Comprehensive graveside setup including a tent, chairs, artificial grass, speaker podium, bottled water, tables, and a PA system.
Dedicated staff with significant tenure, such as Marshall Prince (since 1988) and David Richardson (since 2000).
Online resources for grief support and a detailed pre-planning checklist.
Assistance with death-related claims, including Social Security and VA insurance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial Services
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Chapel

· Piano

· Cameras for Webcasting

· Tent for Graveside Service

· Chairs for Graveside Service

· Artificial Grass for Graveside Service

· Speaker Podium for Graveside Service

· Bottled Water for Graveside Service

· Tables for Graveside Service

· PA System for Graveside Service

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran services
· Cremation services
· Preplanning consultations
· Traditional Funeral Services
· Celebration of Life and Memorial Services
· Chapel Services and Receptions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Baptist), Christian (Church of God), Christian (Methodist), Christian (Assembly of God), Christian (Pentecostal). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.