Veteran services at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend
For veterans in Fort Stockton, TX, Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,135 for basic burial and $3,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend: direct cremation from $3,095. That places direct cremation roughly 55% 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 218 miles from Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend. 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 Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,095. 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 Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend is located at 301 North Main Street in Fort Stockton, TX. You can reach the home at (432) 336-3939. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend offer veteran families?
Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend provides funeral arrangements, pre-arrangements, monuments, send flowers, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend mentions military funeral honors, 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 Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend apart
- Offers a one-year subscription to daily grief support emails.
- Provides a comprehensive 32-page American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits.
- Features an 'Ask The Director' resource library with articles, decision guides, and podcasts.
- Creates personalized online memorials and tribute videos from family photographs.
- Facilitates pre-approval of cremation authorization with preneed plans to ease family burden.
Burial and cremation services
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
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- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Episcopal.
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.