Veteran services at Sevier Funeral Home
Sevier Funeral Home, located in Chickasha, OK, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Sevier Funeral Home coordinates with Ft. Sill National Cemetery for veteran burials, requiring veteran's discharge documents (DD214). They also assist with scheduling services at the cemetery." Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $3,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial service, and traditional burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Sevier Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,370. That places direct cremation roughly 66% above the Oklahoma median ($2,027). 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 Fort Sill National Cemetery in OK, approximately 31 miles from Sevier Funeral Home. Sevier Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Oklahoma has approximately 415 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sevier Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sevier Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,370. 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 Sevier Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sevier Funeral Home is located at 702 West Chickasha Avenue in Chickasha, OK. You can reach the home at (405) 224-4266. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sevier Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sevier Funeral Home provides cremation, memorial service, embalming, prearrangement, traditional burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sevier Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sevier Funeral Home coordinates with Ft. Sill National Cemetery for veteran burials, requiring veteran's discharge documents (DD214). They also assist with scheduling services at the cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Sevier Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Sevier Funeral Home apart
- Extensive online FAQ and resource section covering practical and emotional aspects of funeral planning.
- Strong emphasis on personalized ceremonies and tributes to facilitate the healing process of mourning.
- Specialized coordination services for burials at Ft. Sill National Cemetery for veterans and their spouses.
- Dedicated resources and articles for supporting grieving children and teenagers.
- Operates two distinct funeral home locations in Chickasha and Tuttle, Oklahoma.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Disinterment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Grief Support for Children and Teenagers
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.