Veteran services at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service in Bethany, OK supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Mercer-Adams Funeral Service provides specific resources and information for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel for services, reception area, and onsite parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,425 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. 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 chapel for services. 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 Mercer-Adams Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Oklahoma median ($2,027). 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 Seminole Nation and Veterans Memorial Cemetery in OK, approximately 64 miles from Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. Mercer-Adams Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Oklahoma has approximately 415 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Mercer-Adams Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Mercer-Adams Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service is located at 3925 North Asbury Avenue in Bethany, OK. You can reach the home at (405) 495-4363. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mercer-Adams Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service provides burial services, cremation services, pre-need options, eulogies & obituaries, merchandise, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mercer-Adams Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service provides specific resources and information for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Mercer-Adams Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Church, Protestant Churches, Church of the Nazarene, Hinduism, Jainism families, among others.
What sets Mercer-Adams Funeral Service apart
- Complimentary grief counseling services provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor and Fellow in Thanatology, Marla Mercer-Cole, for families served.
- Interactive online tributes allowing virtual condolences, memory sharing, photo posting, and candle lighting for those unable to attend in person.
- Multiple years of recognition with the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence award.
- Extensive and detailed online resources for funeral planning, grief support, eulogy writing, and veteran information.
- Staff includes a minister (Jimmie Keas) with 60 years of ministry experience and a pastor (Bill Kalfas) who assists with services, reflecting a strong connection to faith communities.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · American Academy of Bereavement
- · Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
- · Oklahoma Counseling Association
- · Oklahoma Mental Health Counselors Association
- · American Association of Christian Counselors
- · American Business Women’s Association
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · AfterCare Program
- · Veterans Information
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic Church, Protestant Churches, Church of the Nazarene, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other sects of Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.