Veteran services at A Life Celebration By Franklin
For veterans in Taylor, TX, A Life Celebration By Franklin coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,455 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.8 rating from 83 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at A Life Celebration By Franklin: direct cremation from $1,455. That places direct cremation roughly 27% below 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 Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in TX, about 38 miles from A Life Celebration By Franklin. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
A Life Celebration By Franklin lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
A Life Celebration By Franklin has a 4.8-star rating from 83 Google reviews.
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 does a funeral at A Life Celebration By Franklin cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,455. 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 A Life Celebration By Franklin located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
A Life Celebration By Franklin is located at 510 South Main St. in Taylor, TX. You can reach the home at (512) 365-6000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does A Life Celebration By Franklin offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at A Life Celebration By Franklin starts at $1,455. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does A Life Celebration By Franklin help veterans with VA burial benefits?
A Life Celebration By Franklin assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate A Life Celebration By Franklin?
A Life Celebration By Franklin holds a 4.8-star rating across 83 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Mr. Franklin offered flexibility and budget-conscious planning that let families personalize services rather than settle for cookie-cutter events. The venue impressed families with its beautiful design, and the staff's outreach continued even years after the service.
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.