Veteran services at Gabriel Funeral Home
Gabriel Funeral Home in Port Arthur, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,200 for basic burial and $3,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, memorial service, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Gabriel Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 70% 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 Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 82 miles from Gabriel 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 Gabriel Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Gabriel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gabriel Funeral Home is located at 3800 Memorial Boulevard in Port Arthur, TX. You can reach the home at (409) 983-6661. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gabriel Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gabriel Funeral Home provides funeral planning, pre-planning, veteran services, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gabriel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gabriel 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 Gabriel Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Gabriel Funeral Home apart
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies, incorporating unique life stories, relationships, and hobbies.
- Extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, featuring articles by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Detailed guidance on funeral etiquette, addressing common questions about attendance, attire, seating, and showing support.
- Variety of memory-sharing options, including memory baskets, memory DVDs, memory tables/boards, and service recording.
- Staff with deep local roots and long tenure, such as Leonard Gabriel Jr., Torian Alexander, Romona Ledet, Robert Collins, and Rodney Broussard Sr.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Houston Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · Independent Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
- · Alpha Espilion Nu Delta Fraternity, Inc.
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Need Consultant
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Nazarene.
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.