Veteran services at McRae Funeral Home
For veterans in Boaz, AL, McRae Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "McRae Funeral Home assists families in securing benefits for veterans and arranges services that honor their military service." On-site amenities include reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services 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 McRae Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 60% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, approximately 78 miles from McRae Funeral Home. McRae Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. McRae Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McRae Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 McRae Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McRae Funeral Home is located at 99 Glenda Dr. in Boaz, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 593-2233. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McRae Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McRae Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McRae Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McRae Funeral Home assists families in securing benefits for veterans and arranges services that honor their military service.
Which faith traditions does McRae Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets McRae Funeral Home apart
- Owner-manager Tim McRae has over 30 years of experience in funeral service, establishing the home in 2001.
- Offers a year of free daily grief support emails to client families.
- Provides free access to Dr. Jason Troyer's GriefPlan Video Program and a library of grief e-booklets.
- Staff members, including owner Tim McRae, are actively involved in local civic and religious organizations.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online form and detailed checklists, to ease family burdens.
- Specializes in creating personalized services with options for tribute videos, custom artwork displays, and specific musical or literary inclusions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Independent Funeral Directors Group
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Baptist.
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.