Veteran services at Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.
Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. in Pryor, OK supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,850 for basic burial and $1,955 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, direct cremation, memorial service, veteran services, and permanent memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,955. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the Oklahoma median ($2,027). 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 Fort Gibson National Cemetery in OK, about 35 miles from Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.. 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 415 funeral homes in Oklahoma. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,955. 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 Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. is located at 1204 Northeast 1st St. in Pryor, OK. You can reach the home at (918) 825-2468. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. offer veteran families?
Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. provides traditional services, cremation services, direct cremation, memorial service, viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for First Church of God, First Christian Presbyterian Church, Baptist, Episcopal, Non-denominational (Extreme Church, Life Fellowship Church, Your Place Church) families, among others.
What sets Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc. apart
- Oldest operating funeral home in Mayes County, established in 1958.
- Family-owned and operated by Steve and Pamela Shipman, with their daughter Christina also a licensed funeral director.
- Operates an on-site crematory, managing all cremation processes internally.
- Provides 24/7 service with all calls answered directly by a staff member, not a switchboard.
- Offers specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with burial flags.
- Extensive grief support resources, including free e-booklets and the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
- · Pryor Creek Masonic Lodge
- · Shrine
- · First Church of God in Pryor
- · Pryor Academic Excellence Foundation
- · Pryor Creek Sertoma Club
- · Mayes County Blue Star Mothers
- · Extreme Church in Pryor
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: First Church of God, First Christian Presbyterian Church, Baptist, Episcopal, Non-denominational (Extreme Church, Life Fellowship Church, Your Place Church).
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.