Veteran services at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home
Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home in Edinburg, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home assists families in completing necessary forms to obtain benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans. They offer services tailored to honor military service members and veterans, covering burial benefits for eligible individuals who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, or service members who died on active duty, as well as their spouses or minor children." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,895 for basic burial and $1,550 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, veteran services, online memorials, burial options, and cremation options. 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 Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,550. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below 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 Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission in TX, approximately 15 miles from Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home. Ceballos-Diaz 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. Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,550. 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 Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home is located at 322 East Kuhn Street in Edinburg, TX. You can reach the home at (956) 383-4931. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, burial services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home assists families in completing necessary forms to obtain benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans. They offer services tailored to honor military service members and veterans, covering burial benefits for eligible individuals who did not receive a dishonorable discharge, or service members who died on active duty, as well as their spouses or minor children.
Which faith traditions does Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Ceballos-Diaz Funeral Home apart
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers a year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Provides an extensive "Ask The Director" online resource library with articles, guides, and podcasts on funeral planning and grief.
- Emphasizes personalized services, including tribute videos, custom music, and unique memorialization options.
- Specializes in veteran services, assisting families with VA benefits and military honors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Burial Options
- · Green Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.