Veteran services at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park
Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park in Houston, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large reception area, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cemetery flower arrangement delivery, cremation remembrance jewelry, on-site cremation, private viewing before cremation, cremation, and cremation niches. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and cremation gardens.
Published pricing at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park: direct cremation from $4,565. That places direct cremation roughly 129% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 16 miles from Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park. 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 Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,565. 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 Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park is located at 2454 South Dairy Ashford in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (281) 531-8180. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park offer veteran families?
Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park provides catered events, event planning, funeral service video production, audio and video equipment, live music, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park apart
- Feng shui-designed chapel and 25-acre garden to accommodate Asian funeral customs.
- Extended visitation periods, including overnight stays, for Asian funeral traditions.
- On-site witness cremation room for up to 75 guests.
- Multilingual staff proficient in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
- Integrated funeral home and cemetery property, including specialized Catholic, Muslim, and Veterans sections.
- Offerings for ritual washing and incense burning, supporting specific cultural and religious practices.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · On-site Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Niches
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Asian Funeral Customs
- · Chinese Funeral Traditions
- · Vietnamese Funeral Traditions
- · Feng Shui Design
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
- · Korean Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Catholic, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish/Español, Vietnamese, Chinese.
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.