Veteran services at Earthman Funeral Directors
Veteran families in Houston, TX can turn to Earthman Funeral Directors for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: funeral & cremation pricing, cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens (in-ground lawn burial).
Published pricing at Earthman Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $5,885. That places direct cremation roughly 195% 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 10 miles from Earthman Funeral Directors. 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 Earthman Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,885. 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 Earthman Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Earthman Funeral Directors is located at 8303 Katy Fwy in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (713) 465-8900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Earthman Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Earthman Funeral Directors provides funeral & cremation pricing, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Earthman Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Earthman Funeral Directors mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Earthman Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Earthman Funeral Directors apart
- Five generations of family involvement since 1889, establishing a long-standing presence in Houston.
- Affiliation with Dignity Memorial, providing access to a large network of providers and a 100% service guarantee.
- Extensive catering options with diverse menus, including custom family recipes.
- Specialization in personalized and multicultural funerals, accommodating various religious and cultural traditions.
- Comprehensive support services, including administrative tasks like death certificate filing and insurance claims, plus a 24-hour grief support helpline.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Funeral & Cremation Pricing
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Personalized Funerals
- · Personalized Memorials
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.