Brownfield Funeral Home

Veteran services at Brownfield Funeral Home

Brownfield Funeral Home, located in Brownfield, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Brownfield Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with contacting the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility for death benefits and service options." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include veterans services and cremation. 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 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 Brownfield Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,240. That places direct cremation roughly 62% 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, approximately 155 miles from Brownfield Funeral Home. Brownfield 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. Brownfield Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Brownfield Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,240. 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 Brownfield Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Brownfield Funeral Home is located at 120 West Tate Street in Brownfield, TX. You can reach the home at (806) 637-3555. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Brownfield Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Brownfield Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, personalization, veterans services, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Brownfield Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Brownfield Funeral Home offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with contacting the Veterans Administration to determine eligibility for death benefits and service options.

Which faith traditions does Brownfield Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian families, among others.

What sets Brownfield Funeral Home apart

Over 100 years of continuous operation, demonstrating deep roots in the Brownfield community.
Family-owned and operated by the Rigdon family since 2014, with Tina Rigdon continuing the legacy after Gary Rigdon's passing in 2025.
Comprehensive grief support, including specialized resources for children and teens, and a year-long grief message program.
Emphasis on personalized services, with staff dedicated to crafting unique celebrations of life and offering options like life celebrants for services where clergy may not be chosen.
Staff includes a licensed mortician who received exceptional embalming work for their own family member, highlighting a high standard of professional care.
Flexible pre-planning options, including an online form and guidance on funding, to alleviate stress for families.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Lobby

· Stateroom

· Chapel

· Arrangement Room

· Selection Room

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.