American Heritage Funeral Home

Veteran services at American Heritage Funeral Home

For veterans in Houston, TX, American Heritage Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and reserved veteran parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,320 for basic burial and $3,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, cremation remembrance jewelry, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, reserved veteran parking, and gardens.

Published pricing at American Heritage Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,360. That places direct cremation roughly 68% above 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 149 miles from American Heritage Funeral Home. 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 sets American Heritage Funeral Home apart

• Located next door to Houston National Cemetery, facilitating veteran services.
• Leads the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, ensuring honorable burials for veterans without families.
• Offers a Civil War-style horse-drawn caisson for military and other burials.
• Specializes in serving families of first responders, including coordination with the Houston Fire Department Honor Guard.
• Staff experienced in a wide array of religious and cultural traditions, including Protestant, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, Hispanic, and Asian customs.
• Provides flexible event spaces, a chapel, gardens, mausoleums, and reception rooms for personalized celebrations.

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Burial and cremation services

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Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Protestant, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish/Español.

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.