Veteran services at Oakwood Memorial Gardens
Oakwood Memorial Gardens, located in Gardendale, AL, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,295 for basic burial and $2,050 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 40 miles from Oakwood Memorial Gardens. 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
Does Oakwood Memorial Gardens publish funeral prices?
Oakwood Memorial Gardens has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (813) 689-1211 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Oakwood Memorial Gardens located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oakwood Memorial Gardens is located at 2100 Moncrief Road in Gardendale, AL. You can reach the home at (813) 689-1211. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oakwood Memorial Gardens offer veteran families?
Oakwood Memorial Gardens provides traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oakwood Memorial Gardens help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oakwood Memorial Gardens mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Oakwood Memorial Gardens accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Oakwood Memorial Gardens apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any aspect, that portion of the service is refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Available 24/7: A real person answers calls anytime.
- Detailed, Thoughtful Process: Every loved one is treated as a special person.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian (Protestant) Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.
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.