Veteran services at East Funeral Home, Inc.
East Funeral Home, Inc., located in Texarkana, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families with securing the benefits their veteran is entitled to receive and arranging for military honors." Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.9-star average over 73 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, graveside service, and veteran's services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at East Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,220. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 80 miles from East Funeral Home, Inc.. East Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
East Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating from 73 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. East Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at East Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,220. 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 East Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
East Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 602 Olive in Texarkana, TX. You can reach the home at (956) 686-0234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does East Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
East Funeral Home, Inc. provides burial, casket selection, celebration of life, columbarium, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does East Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families with securing the benefits their veteran is entitled to receive and arranging for military honors.
Which faith traditions does East Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate East Funeral Home, Inc.?
East Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.9-star rating across 73 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets East Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Five generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1912.
- Emphasis on being a 'gathering place for a community' to celebrate life, rather than just a funeral home.
- Comprehensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos with an Executive Counseling Director and daily email affirmations.
- Offers BeRemembered.com, a free online platform for recording and sharing personal legacies.
- Facilitates funeral financing through LendingUSA, endorsed by the National Funeral Directors Association.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Graveside Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Order Of The Golden Rule
- · McAllen Rotary Club
- · St. John’s Episcopal Church
- · McAllen Chamber Of Commerce
- · McAllen Heritage Center
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Academy Of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specializations
- · Veteran's Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Episcopal, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used East Funeral Home, Inc.. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I cannot adequately convey my thanks to East Funeral Home Downtown for their expertise in directing the care and services for my dad, Rev. Don Brankel. Mr. Brad Thomas is simply the best! His professionalism, care, kindness, and thoughtfulness to our entire family was such a blessing during our time of grief when we were faced with many decisions to be made. Our plans and purpose for Dad’s service was fulfilled to the smallest detail. The services were directed with utmost respect and dignity. We truly feel your service is unsurpassed Our sincere gratitude to the entire staff. Thank you so much!”
“The service provided by East was a blessing. Everyone was a pleasure to work with. Very caring and professional. The selection of choices for preneed are helpful for all final needs of life.”
“From the moment they arrived at my home on the morning of my mother's death to the moment we left the funeral home after the service, everyone was very professional and courteous. Gerard was extremely helpful along the way and made sure we were accommodated. Jim Bob was the funeral director on staff the day of the service and was also very accommodating. Brooke was the staff person there for most of the day of the service and she went above and beyond to make sure that every person felt welcome. She spoke to everyone as if she had known them for years. In such a stressful time in life, they made the process much easier.”
“East Funeral Home provided us with dignified and complete service, walking us through each step. No detail was too small for them to take care of. The visitation and funeral were handed flawlessly and left us with many cherished memories.”
“East Funeral Home is our family's legacy funeral home. We have used them for at least 3 generations. We have the utmost trust in their personalized services, compassion, and professional abilities.”
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.