Veteran services at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation
Veteran families in Houston, TX can turn to Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home offers Veterans Planning. Houston Hospice, a nearby facility, is a 'We Honor Veterans Level 4 Partner'." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,095 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation: direct cremation from $2,165. That places direct cremation roughly 9% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 14 miles from Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation. Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,165. 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 Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation is located at 2516 Navigation Blvd. in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (713) 225-9567. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation offer veteran families?
Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation provides funeral service, cremation, burial, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers Veterans Planning. Houston Hospice, a nearby facility, is a 'We Honor Veterans Level 4 Partner'.
Which faith traditions does Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian families, among others.
What sets Funeraria Del Angel Crespo Navigation apart
- Two separate chapels, with the largest accommodating up to 150 guests.
- Crespo Hall available for catered events and larger gatherings.
- Specialization in a wide array of multicultural and religious traditions, including Hispanic, Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions, as well as observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- Spanish-speaking staff available.
- Services include overnight visitations, in-home visitations, and police escort.
- Arrangements can be made by phone or email.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious Traditions
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- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish/Español.
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.