Veteran services at Castillo Mission Funeral Home
For veterans in San Antonio, TX, Castillo Mission Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Castillo Funeral Home aims to properly honor military members who have passed away, striving to serve those who have served the country." On-site amenities include large capacity chapels and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, memorial services, burial, and military services. 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 large capacity chapels. 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 Castillo Mission Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,450. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 San Antonio National Cemetery in TX, approximately 7 miles from Castillo Mission Funeral Home. Castillo Mission 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. Castillo Mission Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Castillo Mission Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,450. 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 Castillo Mission Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Castillo Mission Funeral Home is located at 520 North Gen. McMullen in San Antonio, TX. You can reach the home at (210) 432-8586. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Castillo Mission Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Castillo Mission Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral services, tributes, memorial services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Castillo Mission Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Castillo Funeral Home aims to properly honor military members who have passed away, striving to serve those who have served the country.
What sets Castillo Mission Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for multiple generations in San Antonio.
- Operates its own on-site crematory, offering diverse cremation options.
- Bilingual staff available 24/7 for immediate and pre-planning needs.
- Specialization in honoring military members with dedicated services.
- Offers pre-planned funerals with the benefit of freezing costs for selected goods and services.
- Features large capacity chapels and ample parking to accommodate various service sizes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Military Funeral Services
- · Bilingual Services
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.