Radney Funeral Home

Veteran services at Radney Funeral Home

Veteran families in Saraland, AL can turn to Radney Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Radney Funeral Home provides resources and guidance for veterans and their families regarding Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of pre-planning for military veterans." On-site amenities include large chapel, reception area, and interfaith chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, military funeral honors, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, burial permit assistance, and cremation permit assistance. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include large chapel, gardens, and interfaith chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Radney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the Alabama median ($1,870). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort in AL, approximately 14 miles from Radney Funeral Home. Radney Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Alabama has approximately 479 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Radney Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Radney Funeral Home apart

• Onsite crematory, providing a streamlined process for cremation services.
• State-of-the-art audio-visual systems for personalized memorials and live streaming of services.
• Extensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos, daily email affirmations, and guides for adults and children.
• Comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online planning tool and a free planning guide.
• Long-standing history in Alexander City since 1938, with a deep connection to the local community.
• Affiliation with Hillview Memorial Park and Lake Martin Memorials for cemetery services and monument sales.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Nondenominational Christian.

How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.