Veteran services at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services
Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services serves veteran families in Houston, TX with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services provides specialized services to honor military service members and veterans. They are committed to offering burial and memorial services that acknowledge the sacrifice of those who served, whether a full military service or a smaller family funeral. Benefits available to eligible veterans and their families include a United States flag for draping the casket or accompanying the urn, headstones, markers, or medallions from the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost, and the Presidential Memorial Certificate. The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony, consisting of flag folding and presentation and the playing of Taps, is performed by an Armed Forces detail. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214, and provide guidance on obtaining these benefits." On-site amenities include parking lots, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,300 for basic burial and $1,463 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and veteran funeral services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include garden room. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services: direct cremation from $3,045. That places direct cremation roughly 53% above 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 14 miles from Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services. Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,045. 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 Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services is located at 1734 West Alabama Street in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (713) 521-0066. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services provides burial, cremation, veteran funeral services, live stream, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services provides specialized services to honor military service members and veterans. They are committed to offering burial and memorial services that acknowledge the sacrifice of those who served, whether a full military service or a smaller family funeral. Benefits available to eligible veterans and their families include a United States flag for draping the casket or accompanying the urn, headstones, markers, or medallions from the Department of Veterans Affairs at no cost, and the Presidential Memorial Certificate. The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony, consisting of flag folding and presentation and the playing of Taps, is performed by an Armed Forces detail. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, typically through DD Form 214, and provide guidance on obtaining these benefits.
Which faith traditions does Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Hare Krishna families, among others.
What sets Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services apart
- Exclusive single-family service model, ensuring privacy and an unhurried experience.
- On-site crematory, providing continuous care and oversight of the cremation process.
- Facility designed with the ambiance of a private, elegantly decorated home, featuring unique spaces like a Garden Room, Gold Salon, and Grief Library.
- Emphasis on affordability for high-quality, personalized services, despite a luxurious setting.
- Specialization in natural and green burial options.
- Provision of live-streaming for funeral services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · National Funeral Service Honor Society
- · The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · International Cemetery Cremation & Funeral Association
- · American Cancer Society
Specializations
- · Natural Burial
- · Green Burial
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Hare Krishna. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.