Veteran services at Buffalo Funeral Home
Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $6,400 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial services, cremation services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Buffalo Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, about 101 miles from Buffalo Funeral Home. 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 Buffalo Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Buffalo Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Buffalo Funeral Home is located at 249 Humphreys Street in Buffalo, TX. You can reach the home at (903) 322-2551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Buffalo Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Buffalo Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service with viewing, visitation or gathering, memorial service, evening / weekend / holiday service, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Buffalo Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Buffalo Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Buffalo Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational families, among others.
What sets Buffalo Funeral Home apart
- Operates in a remodeled former church building with a distinctive southwestern architectural style.
- Strong emphasis on personalized funeral experiences to honor individual lives.
- Managed by long-time Buffalo residents, Mary Ann and Denny Howard, who are actively involved in the local community.
- Offers comprehensive preplanning resources, including a checklist and informational eBooks on funeral planning and veterans' benefits.
- Provides 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Features dedicated gathering spaces for friends and family.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Preplanning
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Non-denominational.
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.