Veteran services at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service in Bethany, OK supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel for services.
Published pricing at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Seminole Nation and Veterans Memorial Cemetery in OK, about 64 miles from Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. 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 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 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 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 and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · AfterCare Program
- · Veterans Information
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.