Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

Veteran services at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

Veteran families in Copperas Cove, TX can turn to Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,345 for basic burial and $2,625 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, private viewing before cremation, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens.

Published pricing at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in TX, about 11 miles from Crawford-Bowers 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 sets Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home apart

• Founded by retired U.S. military personnel, specifically catering to the military community.
• Part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee and relocation protection for pre-planned services.
• Offers extensive personalization options including funeral service video production, live music, white limousines, and police escorts.
• Provides specialized services for multicultural funerals, including Latin music selections and ritual washing.
• Features a large-capacity chapel accommodating up to 250 guests, along with flexible event spaces, visitation rooms, a refreshments area, a family lounge, gardens, and mausoleums.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

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Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Christian (Protestant), Asian Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.

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.