Veteran services at Holt & Holt Funeral Home
Veteran families in Boerne, TX can turn to Holt & Holt Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "William Holt is a veteran of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. The funeral home participates in Wreaths Across America Day, sponsoring wreaths for veterans' resting places at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery." On-site amenities include chapel and parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,195 for basic burial and $2,195 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,975. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.9 stars over 37 write-ups.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. 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 Holt & Holt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,445. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 28 miles from Holt & Holt Funeral Home. Holt & Holt Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Holt & Holt Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating from 37 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Holt & Holt Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Holt & Holt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,445. 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 Holt & Holt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Holt & Holt Funeral Home is located at 319 East San Antonio Avenue in Boerne, TX. You can reach the home at (830) 249-9128. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Holt & Holt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Holt & Holt Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, cremation funerals, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Holt & Holt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
William Holt is a veteran of the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. The funeral home participates in Wreaths Across America Day, sponsoring wreaths for veterans' resting places at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Holt & Holt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Anglican families, among others.
How do families rate Holt & Holt Funeral Home?
Holt & Holt Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 37 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Holt & Holt Funeral Home apart
- The Holt family lives on-site and personally answers calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, rather than using an answering service.
- The facility has undergone extensive updates including remodeled showrooms, hospitality rooms, and a chapel with cushioned pews and wheelchair accommodations.
- Features a state-of-the-art sound and video system with streaming and recording capabilities for services.
- Offers in-house printing for canvas memorial portraits.
- Actively participates in Wreaths Across America Day, sponsoring wreaths for veterans at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
- Provides dedicated grief support resources through the 'Griefwords Online Library' featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Funerals
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring a Wide Variety of Faiths and Customs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Non-denominational Christian.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Holt & Holt Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
When government shutdowns threatened her father's Marine Corps military honors, Liana and William Holt fought to secure his Marine brothers and sisters in attendance. They personalized the ceremony with a bagpiper for Scottish heritage and family photographs restored from decades-old scans.
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.