Veteran services at Allen Funeral Home Inc
Allen Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Wylie, TX with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,170 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. What feedback exists is encouraging: 4.2 stars across 14 reviews.
Published pricing at Allen Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,170 and basic burial from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 41% below 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, approximately 31 miles from Allen Funeral Home Inc. Allen Funeral Home Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Allen Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.2-star rating from 14 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Allen Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Allen Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,170, basic burial starts at $2,895. 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 Allen Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Allen Funeral Home Inc is located at 508 Masters Avenue in Wylie, TX. You can reach the home at (972) 442-2234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Allen Funeral Home Inc offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Allen Funeral Home Inc starts at $1,170. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Allen Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Allen Funeral Home Inc 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 Allen Funeral Home Inc?
Allen Funeral Home Inc holds a 4.2-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Jones expertly handled a World War II veteran's burial, demonstrating knowledge of military regulations and cultural protocols. The family found him trustworthy and well-versed in the nuances of military funeral traditions.
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.