Veteran services at Freund Funeral Home
Freund Funeral Home, located in Cuero, TX, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 74 miles from Freund 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
Does Freund Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Freund Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (361) 275-2343 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Freund Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Freund Funeral Home is located at 213 North Gonzales Street in Cuero, TX. You can reach the home at (361) 275-2343. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Freund Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Freund Funeral Home provides pre-planning, at-need services, funeral services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Freund Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Freund 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 Freund Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Freund Funeral Home apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership since 1924, ensuring a deep-rooted connection to the Cuero community.
- Staff members, including owners Eric and Dawna Draper, are highly involved in various local community organizations and initiatives.
- Emphasis on personalized services tailored to each family's specific needs, customs, and religious backgrounds.
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online 'Details Planner', alongside immediate arrangement services.
- Provides a 'Grief Library' resource with articles from the Center for Loss and Life Transition to support families through mourning.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Freund Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.