Veteran services at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory
Miller Funeral Home and Crematory in Oxford, AL supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include toby miller chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $2,255 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, cremation, veteran's services, and honoring life. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include toby miller chapel and dogwood trail memorial gardens office.
Published pricing at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,255. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 66 miles from Miller Funeral Home and Crematory. 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 Miller Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,255. 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 Miller Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Miller Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 50 Hamric Drive East in Oxford, AL. You can reach the home at (256) 831-4611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Miller Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Miller Funeral Home and Crematory provides aquamation, funerals, burials, cremation, veteran's services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Miller Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Miller Funeral Home and Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Miller Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.
What sets Miller Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- First Aquamation machine in the state of Alabama
- 30-acre grounds with Event Center and Toby Miller Chapel
- Co-located Miller Florist and Miller Monument Company for integrated services
- Family-owned and operated since 1970, now in its third generation of family involvement
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Aquamation (First in Alabama)
- · Miller Monuments (Locally Owned)
- · Funeral Financing
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist. 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.