Veteran services at Bay Area Funeral Directors
Bay Area Funeral Directors, located in Texas City, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include funeral home chapels and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,550 for basic burial and $1,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, direct burial, graveside service, memorial service, video memorials, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home chapels.
Published pricing at Bay Area Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $875. That places direct cremation roughly 56% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 48 miles from Bay Area Funeral Directors. 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 Bay Area Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $875. 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 Bay Area Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bay Area Funeral Directors is located at 5410 Fm 1765 in Texas City, TX. You can reach the home at (409) 933-4300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bay Area Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Bay Area Funeral Directors provides direct cremation, traditional funeral service, direct burial, graveside service, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bay Area Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bay Area Funeral Directors mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Bay Area Funeral Directors apart
- Online planning tool with transparent cost ranges.
- Medical Body Donation Program with a no-cost cremation option.
- "KeepTrack Certified" affiliation, indicating a focus on streamlined processes.
- Competitive pricing for direct cremation ($1095) and traditional services (starting $4000).
- Accepts pre-need plans purchased from other funeral establishments.
- Online memorial pages featuring photo uploads and video streaming capabilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Direct Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · KeepTrack Certified
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Medical Body Donation
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: Spanish (community context).
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.