Veteran services at Houston Service Center
Veteran families in Houston, TX can turn to Houston Service Center for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, and large-capacity chapel (up to 250), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, traditional burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, multiple chapels, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and reserved veteran parking.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 7 miles from Houston Service Center. 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 Houston Service Center publish funeral prices?
Houston Service Center has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (281) 449-6511 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Houston Service Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Houston Service Center is located at 1220 West 34Th Street in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (281) 449-6511. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Houston Service Center offer veteran families?
Houston Service Center provides cremation, burial, funeral service, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Houston Service Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Houston Service Center mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Houston Service Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Non-denominational (serving all faiths) families, among others.
What sets Houston Service Center apart
- Historic Chapel of Chimes, constructed from salvaged stone and featuring two chapels and a Columbarium Room.
- First crematory in Houston, installed in 1944, and one of the first three in Texas.
- 290-acre memorial park with centuries-old oak and pine trees, offering diverse burial and cremation memorialization options.
- Culturally inclusive services with staff speaking English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, accommodating various customs and traditions.
- Offers Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for ash scattering.
- Provides specialized services such as in-home visitations, black car service, and police escorts.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering Assistance
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Latin Music Selections
- · Catholic Cemetery Section
- · Incense Burning
- · Spanish Speaking Staff
- · Vietnamese Speaking Staff
- · Cremation Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Non-denominational (serving all faiths). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.