Veteran services at Jerry Woods Funeral Home
Jerry Woods Funeral Home, located in Nocona, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Jerry Woods Funeral Home assists with veteran funeral arrangements, including coordination for services at national cemeteries like the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, as indicated by past obituaries." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
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 Jerry Woods Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,600. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery in OK, approximately 42 miles from Jerry Woods Funeral Home. Jerry Woods Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Jerry Woods Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jerry Woods Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,600. 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 Jerry Woods Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jerry Woods Funeral Home is located at 600 Clay Street in Nocona, TX. You can reach the home at (940) 825-3285. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jerry Woods Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Jerry Woods Funeral Home provides funeral service, pre-arranged funeral plans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jerry Woods Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jerry Woods Funeral Home assists with veteran funeral arrangements, including coordination for services at national cemeteries like the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, as indicated by past obituaries.
Which faith traditions does Jerry Woods Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Cowboy Church (Non-denominational), Assemblies of God families, among others.
What sets Jerry Woods Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned business providing personalized services.
- Available 24/7 for funeral arrangement inquiries.
- Offers comprehensive services including traditional funerals, graveside, memorial services, and cremation.
- Provides pre-arranged funeral plans for advance planning.
- Deeply integrated with the Nocona community, facilitating services across local churches and cemeteries.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran and Military Honors services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Cowboy Church (Non-denominational), Assemblies of God, Pentecostal Church of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.