Veteran services at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home
Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home, located in Houston, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran funeral services, burial services, memorial services, graveside services, and military tributes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,385. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 8 miles from Cypress-Fairbanks 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,385. 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home is located at 9926 Jones Road in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (281) 897-9823. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need assistance, live stream services, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Various faiths and cultural traditions families, among others.
What sets Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home apart
- Personalized and customized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual lives and legacies.
- 24/7 immediate assistance and guidance for families.
- Dedicated Veteran Funeral Services, including coordination of military honors and benefits.
- Live stream services for remote participation and lasting memorial recordings.
- Staff experienced in serving diverse cultural backgrounds and faiths.
- Bilingual staff member (Vietnamese and English).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Personalized Services
- · Customized Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Various faiths and cultural traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Vietnamese.
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.