Veteran services at Oliver Funeral Home
Oliver Funeral Home in Winona, MS supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,741 for basic burial and $3,651 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Oliver Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,651. That places direct cremation roughly 83% above the Mississippi median ($1,995). 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 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Kilmichael in MS, about 4 miles from Oliver 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 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Oliver Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,651. 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 Oliver Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oliver Funeral Home is located at 113 Liberty Street in Winona, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 283-2121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oliver Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Oliver Funeral Home provides funeral services, visitation, graveside service, chapel service, funeral planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oliver Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oliver Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Oliver Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal families, among others.
What sets Oliver Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for four generations since 1940.
- Offers specific assistance with federal COVID-19 funeral expense relief.
- Features an on-site chapel for services and visitations.
- Affiliated with the National Funeral Directors Association and the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Oliver Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.