Veteran services at Earthman Funeral Directors
Veteran families in Houston, TX can turn to Earthman Funeral Directors for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Earthman Funeral Directors offers specific planning services for veterans, including information on military funeral honors and potential benefits." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include funeral & cremation pricing, cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include large-capacity chapel and gardens (in-ground lawn burial). These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Earthman Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $5,885. That places direct cremation roughly 195% above the Texas median ($1,995). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 10 miles from Earthman Funeral Directors. Earthman Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Texas has approximately 1,496 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Earthman Funeral Directors is among them.
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?
Earthman Funeral Directors offers specific planning services for veterans, including information on military funeral honors and potential benefits.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Funeral & Cremation Pricing
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Personalized Funerals
- · Personalized Memorials
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.