Veteran services at Cox Funeral Home
For veterans in Huntsville, TX, Cox Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,895 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, veterans services, standard traditional cremation service, same-day gathering and memorial service following cremation, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Cox Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,495. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 55 miles from Cox 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 Cox Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495. 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 Cox Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cox Funeral Home is located at 1305 13Th Street in Huntsville, TX. You can reach the home at (806) 354-2585. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cox Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cox Funeral Home provides personalization, burial services, cremation services, veterans services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cox Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cox Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cox Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist, Christian Church, Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Cox Funeral Home apart
- Complimentary, informal preplanning meetings with a dedicated Preplanning Specialist.
- Offering 'Parting Stones' as a unique memorialization option.
- Staff members with specific professional recognition, such as the 2022 Young Funeral Director of the Year award.
- Explicit mention of core values including 'Christian love' and ensuring every service is a 'celebration of life'.
- Provision of resources for Medicaid Spend Down Information and Hospice Resources.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Standard Traditional Cremation Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · Panhandle Funeral Directors Association Board
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist, Christian Church, Latter-day Saints.
Branches of service mentioned
Cox Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.