Veteran services at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, located in Galveston, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,565 for basic burial and $1,480 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,480. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 59 miles from Carnes Brothers 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 Carnes Brothers Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,480. 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 Carnes Brothers Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home is located at 1201 23Rd Street in Galveston, TX. You can reach the home at (409) 765-8080. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carnes Brothers Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carnes Brothers Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carnes Brothers Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Carnes Brothers Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Carnes Brothers Funeral Home apart
- Co-owned and operated by brothers Rusty and Michael Carnes, both licensed funeral directors and embalmers with over 40 years of experience each.
- The facility's chapel accommodates 250 people and features a sound and video projection system for personalized tributes, with accessible seating.
- Offers bilingual services in English and Spanish through staff members like Eli Perez and Ernest Rivera.
- Provides extensive online grief resources through the Griefwords Online Library by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
- Deep family history and involvement in the Galveston community, with the Carnes family being lifetime residents.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Funeral Service Commission
- · ANICO Articulators Toastmasters Club
- · Gideons International
Specialties
- · International Shipping
- · Multicultural services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.