Veteran services at Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations
Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations in Texas City, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,360 for basic burial and $2,890 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, graveside service, memorial service, and golf memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel and columbarium.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 46 miles from Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations. 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
Does Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations publish funeral prices?
Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (409) 945-4444 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations is located at 5100 Emmett F Lowry Expy in Texas City, TX. You can reach the home at (409) 945-4444. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations offer veteran families?
Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Emken-Linton Funeral Home and Cremations apart
- 100 years of continuous service to the Texas City community.
- Personalized service philosophy, encapsulated by "We Make It Personal.®"
- Specialization in assisting with Veterans' Affairs benefits, including a detailed guide for families.
- Offering funeral celebrant services for families without specific religious affiliations.
- Proactive support for families, including pre-approval for cremation authorization to ease future burdens.
- Creation of personalized memory boxes to preserve a loved one's legacy.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Legacy Funeral Group
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Children And Grief Support
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.