Veteran services at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery
Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery serves veteran families in Houston, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, large reception area, and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $4,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation planning, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and glass niches.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 17 miles from Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. 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 Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery publish funeral prices?
Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (703) 522-1441 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery is located at 12800 Westheimer Road in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (703) 522-1441. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery offer veteran families?
Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery provides funeral planning, cremation planning, burial services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery apart
- 100% Service Guarantee on all arrangements.
- Specialization in diverse religious and cultural funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions.
- Offers no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and fallen first responders.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, providing access to over 1,900 locations across North America.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Planning
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Latin Music Selections
- · Feng Shui Design
- · Catholic Cemetery Section
- · Muslim Cemetery Section
- · Cantonese Language Services
- · Mandarin Language Services
- · Spanish/Español Language Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.
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.