Veteran services at Guardian Funeral Home, Inc.
Guardian Funeral Home, Inc., located in Fort Worth, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home offers special funeral pricing for veterans and assists families in filing for Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits and securing VA headstones. Military honors can be arranged at no cost to veterans or their families, and a horse-drawn caisson is available for military services." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate 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, memorial keepsakes, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and private crematory. 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 veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), cremation niches, and cremation 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 Guardian Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,220. That places direct cremation roughly 39% below 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, approximately 23 miles from Guardian Funeral Home, Inc.. Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. 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. Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,220. 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 Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 5704 James Ave. in Fort Worth, TX. You can reach the home at (817) 293-8477. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. provides pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, funeral service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home offers special funeral pricing for veterans and assists families in filing for Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits and securing VA headstones. Military honors can be arranged at no cost to veterans or their families, and a horse-drawn caisson is available for military services.
Which faith traditions does Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity (Protestant), Hinduism, Islam families, among others.
What sets Guardian Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- On-site private crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Horse-drawn carriage and caisson available for processions, including military services.
- 65-acre Memorial Park with diverse burial options, including cremation gardens with water features and a Veterans Memorial Garden.
- Extensive customization options for services, including themed decor, live music, and specific personal touches.
- Perpetual care cemetery with state-regulated trust funds for future maintenance.
- Comprehensive administrative assistance for death certificates, permits, insurance claims, and Social Security benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Traditional Ground Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Private Crematory
- · Direct Cremation
- · Witness Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Military Honors
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity (Protestant), Hinduism, Islam, Judaism. 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.