Veteran services at McRay Funeral Home
Veteran families in Chickasha, OK can turn to McRay Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include mcray funeral home chapel and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,650 for basic burial and $3,050 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, cremation, direct cremation, cremation with viewing, cremation with memorial service, and cremation with viewing and traditional service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include mcray funeral home chapel and on-site chapel.
Published pricing at McRay Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,050. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above the Oklahoma median ($2,027). 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 Fort Sill National Cemetery in OK, about 30 miles from McRay 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 415 funeral homes in Oklahoma. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McRay Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,050. 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 McRay Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McRay Funeral Home is located at 110 South 8Th Street in Chickasha, OK. You can reach the home at (405) 224-4141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McRay Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McRay Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, church service, chapel service, graveside service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McRay Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McRay Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McRay Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist (College Heights Baptist Church, New Life Christian Church, Verden Baptist Church, First Baptist Anadarko, First Baptist Cyril, Woodland Hills Baptist Church, Pocasset Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Chapel), Church of Christ (First and Georgia Church of Christ, Southern Oaks Church of Christ), Catholic (Holy Name Catholic Church), Methodist (Epworth United Methodist Church), Presbyterian (First Presbyterian Church) families, among others.
What sets McRay Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing local history in Chickasha, established in 1922.
- Current owner, Mark McRay, began his career as an apprentice at this same funeral home.
- Emphasis on professional conduct and sincere service, with attention to every detail.
- Locally owned and operated by Mark and Gay McRay, allowing them to remain in the Chickasha community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
- · Immediate Burial With Embalming And Viewing
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation With Viewing
- · Cremation With Viewing And Traditional Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional funerals
- · Graveside services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist (College Heights Baptist Church, New Life Christian Church, Verden Baptist Church, First Baptist Anadarko, First Baptist Cyril, Woodland Hills Baptist Church, Pocasset Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Chapel), Church of Christ (First and Georgia Church of Christ, Southern Oaks Church of Christ), Catholic (Holy Name Catholic Church), Methodist (Epworth United Methodist Church), Presbyterian (First Presbyterian Church), Holiness (Trinity Holiness Church), Non-denominational (Chickasha Life Church, Gateway to Hope church).
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.