Veteran services at Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home
Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home in Stillwater, OK supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional cremation services, green burials, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,950. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below 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 White Eagle Cemetery in OK, about 30 miles from Palmer Marler Carberry 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 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 Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,950. 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 Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home is located at 5106 North Washington St. in Stillwater, OK. You can reach the home at (405) 372-1811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, traditional cremation services, green burials, pre-planning, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Presbyterian, Non-Denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in Green Burials, including working with Oklahoma's only green cemetery.
- Custom "Grief Compass" program providing one year of daily grief support emails to families.
- Commitment to creating personalized memorial celebrations that reflect an individual's life.
- Satisfaction guarantee: "If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service, we will reduce or eliminate the charge."
- Two locations serving both Noble County and Payne County, Oklahoma.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Green Burials
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Presbyterian, Non-Denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Palmer Marler Carberry 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.