Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane

Veteran services at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane

Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane in Crane, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,640 for basic burial and $3,125 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane: direct cremation from $3,125. That places direct cremation roughly 57% above the Texas 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 174 miles from Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane. 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 1,496 funeral homes in Texas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane apart

• Family-owned and operated since 1997, serving hundreds of area families annually.
• Two distinct facilities: a modern Crane location with a large chapel and viewing area, and a McCamey location in a former church building with two state rooms and a chapel featuring detailed woodwork.
• 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
• Strong emphasis on personalization, working closely with families to arrange services with specific details.
• Comprehensive digital offerings including online memorials, tribute videos, online flower ordering, and service detail sharing.
• Extensive grief support, including a year of daily grief support emails and resources for adults and children.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Church of Christ.

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.