Hughes Family Tribute Center

Veteran services at Hughes Family Tribute Center

Hughes Family Tribute Center in Dallas, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,225 for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: burials, cremation, veteran services, onsite care cremations, memorial park cemetery, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel and memorial park cemetery.

Published pricing at Hughes Family Tribute Center: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 40% below 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, about 11 miles from Hughes Family Tribute 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.

Hughes Family Tribute Center lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.

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 sets Hughes Family Tribute Center apart

• Specialization in creating personalized "Life Celebrations" that honor the unique story of each individual.
• On-site crematory for direct oversight of cremation services.
• Recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association's (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award for eight consecutive years, a unique achievement in Dallas.
• Demonstrated expertise in diverse cultural and religious services, including Hindu, Buddhist, South Asian, and Hispanic traditions.
• Comprehensive grief support programs, including community events and 24/7 access to grief counselors.
• Commitment to affordability, offering prices described as "much more reasonable" than competitors in Dallas, with financing and crowdfunding options.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Hindu, Buddhist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Hindi, Vietnamese, Nepali.

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.