Veteran services at Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home
Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home serves veteran families in Hondo, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, second chapel, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,560 for basic burial and $2,410 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 6 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, traditional funeral service with cremation, cremation, earth burial, and veteran's benefits assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and second chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is San Antonio National Cemetery in TX, about 42 miles from Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger 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 Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (830) 741-2224 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home is located at 2006 Avenue M in Hondo, TX. You can reach the home at (830) 741-2224. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home provides pre-arrangement, funeral service, memorial service, genealogy research, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
How do families rate Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home?
Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home apart
- Extensive genealogy research and local burial records for Hondo, Yancey, D'Hanis, and Quihi areas.
- Limestone bell tower with a GPS-accurate clock that tolls for services and plays patriotic music.
- Refurbished morgue facility with emergency generator, offered for public service to local authorities during catastrophes.
- Over 120 years of continuous operation, recognized with a Texas Treasure Business Award.
- Assistance with Veteran's Benefits and Social Security Benefits.
- Provision of a reception area in the historic Horger-Eggen house for families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Service With Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Genealogy Research
- · Local Burial Records
- · Veteran's Benefits Assistance
- · Social Security Benefits Assistance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Guinn Funeral Homes Inc Dba Guinn-Horger Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Francis and Paul were caught in the middle of a family dispute. They stayed neutral and professional. They were perfect Great service. Great staff Burial was amazing”
“Thank you for your help in our time in need. You both were great to work with. You were easy to talk with, knowledgeable, compassionate, and willing to see to our family was well taken care of.”
“The absolute best people to work with at the absolute worst time in my life. I will be forever grateful for their comfort and support.”
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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.