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 its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, military funeral honors, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, burial permit assistance, and cremation permit assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large chapel, gardens, and interfaith chapel.

Published pricing at Radney Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,195. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort in AL, about 14 miles from Radney 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 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

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 and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

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

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.