Veteran services at Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc
Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc, located in Denison, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Johnson-Moore Funeral Home provides military funeral honors, including the playing of Taps, flag folding, and flag presentation. They also assist families in understanding eligibility for burial and memorial benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,750 for basic burial and $1,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation service, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel and columbarium. 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 Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,175. That places direct cremation roughly 41% below 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 44 miles from Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc. Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc 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. Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,175. 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 Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc is located at 631 West Woodard Street in Denison, TX. You can reach the home at (903) 465-3345. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc provides traditional funeral service, cremation service, religious funeral service, pre-planning, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Johnson-Moore Funeral Home provides military funeral honors, including the playing of Taps, flag folding, and flag presentation. They also assist families in understanding eligibility for burial and memorial benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Which faith traditions does Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Inc apart
- Deep historical roots in North Texas, with Johnson-Moore established in 1933 and the parent company tracing back to the late 1800s.
- Exclusive access to an on-site, state-of-the-art crematory (Ridgeview Crematory) within their network, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Pre-planning services that offer locked-in pricing, providing financial predictability and peace of mind.
- Specialization in military funeral honors and guidance on VA burial and memorial benefits.
- Historical involvement in local preservation efforts by founder Sidney Clyde Johnson.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Jersey Memorial Group
Specializations
- · Religious Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Church of Christ. 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.