Veteran services at All Faiths Funeral Services
All Faiths Funeral Services in Austin, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $6,050 for basic burial and $1,525 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at All Faiths Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,525. That places direct cremation roughly 24% 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 56 miles from All Faiths Funeral Services. 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 does a funeral at All Faiths Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,525. 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 All Faiths Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
All Faiths Funeral Services is located at 8507 North I-35 Frontage Rd. in Austin, TX. You can reach the home at (512) 339-8878. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does All Faiths Funeral Services offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at All Faiths Funeral Services starts at $1,525. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does All Faiths Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, All Faiths Funeral Services mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does All Faiths Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Protestant), Jewish, Other faiths as requested families, among others.
What sets All Faiths Funeral Services apart
- Focus on affordability and cost-savings without sacrificing service quality.
- Offers individualized funeral services tailored to each family's needs.
- Provides comprehensive grief support, including a year of weekly grief messages.
- Explicitly offers transparent pricing for services.
- Dedicated veteran services are available.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Protestant), Jewish, Other faiths as requested.
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.