Veteran services at Carnes Funeral Home
Carnes Funeral Home, located in Texas City, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,800 for basic burial and $875 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, graveside burial service, graveside funeral service, memorial funeral service, and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Carnes Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,495 and basic burial from $2,000. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 44 miles from Carnes 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 Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495, basic burial starts at $2,000. 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 Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carnes Funeral Home is located at 3100 Gulf Fwy in Texas City, TX. You can reach the home at (409) 986-9900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carnes Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Carnes Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, funeral planning, traditional funeral service, graveside burial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carnes Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Carnes Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Carnes Funeral Home apart
- Explicitly stated starting prices for burial ($2,000) and cremation ($1,495) packages.
- Acceptance of pre-need plans purchased at other funeral establishments.
- Provision of online memorial pages with livestreaming and recording capabilities for services.
- KeepTrack Certified affiliation, indicating adherence to specific operational standards.
- Comprehensive assistance with veteran benefits and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Burial Service
- · Graveside Funeral Service
- · Direct Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · KeepTrack Certified
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Medical Body Donation
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.