Veteran services at McDonald Funeral Home
Veteran families in Picayune, MS can turn to McDonald Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $4,340 for basic burial and $1,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 18 miles from McDonald Funeral Home. 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does McDonald Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
McDonald Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (601) 798-1212 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is McDonald Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McDonald Funeral Home is located at 401 West Canal Street in Picayune, MS. You can reach the home at (601) 798-1212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McDonald Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McDonald Funeral Home provides personalization, honoring veterans, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McDonald Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McDonald Funeral Home 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.
Which faith traditions does McDonald Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets McDonald Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation family ownership and operation.
- Specialized services and recognition for honoring veterans.
- Dedicated resources and support for coping with pet loss.
- Customized service creation tailored to individual values and budgets.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pet Loss Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.