Veteran services at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane in Crane, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Nichols Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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 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 Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane: direct cremation from $3,125. That places direct cremation roughly 57% above the Texas median ($1,995). 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, approximately 174 miles from Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane. Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Texas has approximately 1,496 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,125. 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 Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane is located at 1503 South Gaston St. in Crane, TX. You can reach the home at (432) 558-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane offer veteran families?
Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nichols Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home - Crane accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Church of Christ families, among others.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Traditional services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalization options
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Church of Christ.
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.