Broussard's Mortuary

Veteran services at Broussard's Mortuary

Broussard's Mortuary, located in Beaumont, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Broussard's Mortuary assists honorably discharged veterans with applying for VA benefits, which may include a United States flag for the funeral, a permanent grave monument, burial or placement of cremains in a Veterans National Cemetery, and military involvement at committal services. They also help with transportation cost reimbursement if death occurs in a Veterans Hospital." Published pricing lists $4,676 for basic burial and $3,464 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Broussard's Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,961. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 85 miles from Broussard's Mortuary. Broussard's Mortuary 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. Broussard's Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Broussard's Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,961. 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 Broussard's Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Broussard's Mortuary is located at 2000 Mcfaddin Street in Beaumont, TX. You can reach the home at (409) 832-1621. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Broussard's Mortuary offer veteran families?

Broussard's Mortuary provides cremation services, advanced planning, continuing care, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Broussard's Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Broussard's Mortuary assists honorably discharged veterans with applying for VA benefits, which may include a United States flag for the funeral, a permanent grave monument, burial or placement of cremains in a Veterans National Cemetery, and military involvement at committal services. They also help with transportation cost reimbursement if death occurs in a Veterans Hospital.

Which faith traditions does Broussard's Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Broussard's Mortuary apart

Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1889.
On-site crematorium for comprehensive cremation services.
Commitment to affordability, with funeral expenses starting at $3,536.
Recipient of the inaugural Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics by the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas.
Recognized as an Outstanding Texas Family Business by Baylor University.
Over 50 years of membership with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an invitation-only organization based on high standards of excellence.

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Crematorium

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Infant and Children Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Buddhist, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.

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How 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.