Veteran services at McRae Funeral Home
For veterans in Boaz, AL, McRae Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at McRae Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 60% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 78 miles from McRae 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, McRae Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Independent Funeral Directors Group
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist.
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.