Veteran services at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home
Brown's Memorial Funeral Home, located in Irving, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Brown's Memorial Funeral Home offers specialized veteran services, including full military honors as part of funeral services. Staff members are actively involved in honoring veterans through initiatives like Wreaths Across America and the Remembering Our Fallen Memorial." On-site amenities include memorial chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,800 for basic burial and $1,815 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation, memorial service, and honoring veterans. 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 memorial chapel. 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 Brown's Memorial Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,815. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, approximately 7 miles from Brown's Memorial Funeral Home. Brown's Memorial Funeral Home 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. Brown's Memorial Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,815. 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 Brown's Memorial Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown's Memorial Funeral Home is located at 707 North Macarthur Boulevard in Irving, TX. You can reach the home at (972) 254-4242. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown's Memorial Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brown's Memorial Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, burial services, cremation, memorial service, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown's Memorial Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brown's Memorial Funeral Home offers specialized veteran services, including full military honors as part of funeral services. Staff members are actively involved in honoring veterans through initiatives like Wreaths Across America and the Remembering Our Fallen Memorial.
Which faith traditions does Brown's Memorial Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Non-denominational Christian, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Brown's Memorial Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in restorative artistry (staff member in training).
- Private music room available for live music or personalized selections.
- State-of-the-art video presentation for pictorial tributes.
- Extensive pre-planning resources, including online planning and pre-payment options to secure pricing.
- Deep community involvement of key staff members, particularly Gary Lee Westerman, in local historical and veteran initiatives.
- Long-standing family heritage, established in 1964.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Restorative Art
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Non-denominational Christian, Church of Christ.
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.