Veteran services at Croley Funeral Home
Croley Funeral Home, located in Gladewater, TX, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,840 for basic burial and $1,800 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Croley Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,800. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 80 miles from Croley 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 Croley Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,800. 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 Croley Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Croley Funeral Home is located at 401 North Center Street in Gladewater, TX. You can reach the home at (903) 845-2155. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Croley Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Croley Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Croley Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Croley Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Croley Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Croley Funeral Home apart
- Over 140 years of continuous operation, established in 1883.
- Four locations across East Texas (Gilmer, Gladewater, Hawkins, Diana).
- Offers a free year-long daily grief support email program.
- Provides free access to Dr. Jason Troyer's GriefPlan Video Program, featuring over 65 videos and 50 activity sheets.
- Staff includes professionals with significant industry recognition, such as Charlotte Chism Waldrum, a Past President of the Texas Funeral Directors Association and recipient of the Yellow Rose of Texas award.
- Offers an "Aftercare service checklist" as part of their post-service support, as noted in testimonials.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · East Texas Funeral Director’s Association
- · Texas Funeral Director’s Association
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Assembly of God, Church of Christ, Methodist, Nazarene.
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.