Veteran services at Clifton Funeral Home
For veterans in Clifton, TX, Clifton Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation services, burial services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Clifton Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in TX, about 53 miles from Clifton 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 Clifton Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,745. 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 Clifton Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Clifton Funeral Home is located at 303 South Avenue F in Clifton, TX. You can reach the home at (817) 675-8611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Clifton Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Clifton Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, memorial service, committal service, celebration of life service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Clifton Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Clifton Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Clifton Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Clifton Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing local presence with roots dating back to 1915, now part of Higginbotham Funeral Home of Texas, established in 1881.
- Dedicated staff with deep community ties, including Managing Director Freddie Odom, who has 50 years in the industry and 42 years at Clifton Funeral Home.
- Specialized resources for children and grief, death away from home guidance, and veterans' burial benefits, including downloadable eBooks.
- Comprehensive online memorial features, including tribute videos, online flower ordering, and sharing service details.
- "Circle of Friends+" grief support program offering a year of weekly messages via text and email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors
- · Higginbotham Funeral Home of Texas
Specialties
- · Children & Grief Support
- · Death Away From Home Guidance
- · Veterans' Burial Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, Catholic, Cowboy Church, Bible Church, United Church of Christ.
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.