Veteran services at Fredericksburg Funeral Home
Fredericksburg Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,850 for basic burial and $2,140 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Fredericksburg Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,140. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 59 miles from Fredericksburg Funeral Home. 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 Fredericksburg Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,140. 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 Fredericksburg Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fredericksburg Funeral Home is located at 2278 South Us Highway 87 in Fredericksburg, TX. You can reach the home at (830) 997-9212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fredericksburg Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Fredericksburg Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral service, memorial service, immediate arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fredericksburg Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Fredericksburg Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Fredericksburg Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Fredericksburg Funeral Home apart
- Offers comfort and support through a trained therapy dog, Trixee.
- Owners Max and Bonnie Beckmann have over 25 and 20 years of experience in funeral service, respectively, and are deeply involved in local community organizations such as the Fredericksburg Heritage Federation, Hill Country Community Needs Council, Gillespie County Committee On Aging (Golden Hub), and Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance.
- Provides comprehensive grief support resources through its 'Griefwords Online Library,' including articles for adults, children, and teenagers.
- Accepts and facilitates the transfer of most existing pre-need funeral policies.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Fredericksburg's Chamber of Commerce
- · Gillespie County Committee On Aging (Golden Hub)
- · Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance (PCAA)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Episcopal, Catholic.
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.