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. It has a 4.2 rating from 14 reviews on Google.
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). 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, about 31 miles from Allen Funeral Home 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.
Allen Funeral Home Inc has a 4.2-star rating from 14 Google reviews.
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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.
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.