Veteran services at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors
For veterans in Waco, TX, Connally-Compton Funeral Directors coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Connally/Compton Funeral Directors offers specialized Veterans Planning, including assistance with Military Funeral Honors. They also support community programs that provide no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and fallen first responders." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.7 stars from 30 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and securing burial permits. 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 chapel and gardens. 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 Connally-Compton Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $1,600. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in TX, approximately 49 miles from Connally-Compton Funeral Directors. Connally-Compton Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Connally-Compton Funeral Directors holds a 4.7-star rating from 30 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Connally-Compton Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,600. 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 Connally-Compton Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Connally-Compton Funeral Directors is located at 4400 West Waco Drive in Waco, TX. You can reach the home at (254) 772-7440. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Connally-Compton Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Connally-Compton Funeral Directors provides pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, funeral services, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Connally-Compton Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Connally/Compton Funeral Directors offers specialized Veterans Planning, including assistance with Military Funeral Honors. They also support community programs that provide no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and fallen first responders.
Which faith traditions does Connally-Compton Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Connally-Compton Funeral Directors?
Connally-Compton Funeral Directors holds a 4.7-star rating across 30 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Connally-Compton Funeral Directors apart
- Every Detail Remembered: A commitment to personalized services, from music selection to memorial keepsakes.
- 100% Service Guarantee: A refund for any unsatisfactory aspect of the service.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be modified as needed.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to other Dignity Memorial providers across North America.
- Custody of Care Guaranteed: Rigorous and certified process for handling loved ones, including CANA-licensed crematory operators.
- Exclusive Custody: Assurance that the funeral home or a trusted partner always maintains custody of the loved one.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Veterans Planning
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French Canadian.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Connally-Compton Funeral Directors. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Connally Compton handled the services for my mom and our family was very pleased with their services. They were very kind and patient during such a hard time for us. We were never rushed and they made sure everything was handled as we wanted. Thank you to the entire staff for making something so difficult just a little easier.”
“Throughout the entire process the staff were all compassionate, considerate and knowledgeable and walked us through the planning process. Bobby Drake did an excellent job of helping us plan the celebration of life for our Mom. We are very grateful for the excellent service.”
“Pleasant experience considering it's not something most people care to think about. Connally Compton handled my father's service in December of 2024 and everything was handled very professionally.”
“I cannot compliment and thank the staff at Connally Compton enough on the way they treated us and our mother with the upmost respect and care. Angela, in particular, was so kind, understanding and made us feel comfortable with the hardest thing we've ever had to do. The entire staff was careful to make sure we always knew what what going on, why it was happening and made sure we felt supported at every step in the process. Thank you, again, for helping us celebrate our mother, she was given the celebration of her life that she deserved.”
“We were disappointed with the furnishings and upkeep of the Connally Compton Location. It had obviously neglected exterior maintenance for many years. The interior was darker than we wanted, the keyboard was broken, and the auditorium was really dark as well. We asked if the lights could be brighter and were told they are set and couldn't be adjusted. We ended up having our mom's celebration at their Cole Funeral Home location in McGregor and loved the atmosphere, intimacy and the wonderful staff. It was a great match for the celebration we wanted for our mom!”
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.