Veteran services at Duddlesten Funeral Home
Duddlesten Funeral Home serves veteran families in Raymondville, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,475 for basic burial and $1,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Duddlesten Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,105. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission in TX, about 41 miles from Duddlesten 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 Duddlesten Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,105. 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 Duddlesten Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Duddlesten Funeral Home is located at 604 West Hidalgo Avenue in Raymondville, TX. You can reach the home at (956) 689-2151. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Duddlesten Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Duddlesten Funeral Home provides honoring life, grief support, plan ahead, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Duddlesten Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Duddlesten Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Duddlesten Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Wesleyan, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) families, among others.
What sets Duddlesten Funeral Home apart
- 24/7 online grief support including counseling services, group support, and interactive videos.
- Explicit support for local florists, facilitating same-day hand delivery of sympathy flowers.
- Emphasis on creating highly personalized ceremonies, from simple to elaborate, to reflect the unique life of the deceased.
- Transparent guidance on funeral etiquette and planning ahead resources.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (e.g., Lutheran, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Wesleyan, Methodist, Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
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.