Veteran services at Joseph J. Earthman Generations
Joseph J. Earthman Generations in Houston, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Joseph J. Earthman Generations offers specialized veteran services, including a dignified burial service at Houston National Cemetery." On-site amenities include 150 seat chapel and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,000 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremations, memorial services, green burials, veteran services, customizable memorial services, and graveside services. 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 150 seat chapel and custom memorial videos. 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 Joseph J. Earthman Generations: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 12 miles from Joseph J. Earthman Generations. Joseph J. Earthman Generations 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. Joseph J. Earthman Generations is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Joseph J. Earthman Generations cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Joseph J. Earthman Generations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joseph J. Earthman Generations is located at 234 Westcott Street in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (713) 802-0000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Joseph J. Earthman Generations offer veteran families?
Joseph J. Earthman Generations provides traditional funerals, cremations, memorial services, green burials, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Joseph J. Earthman Generations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Joseph J. Earthman Generations offers specialized veteran services, including a dignified burial service at Houston National Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Joseph J. Earthman Generations accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Joseph J. Earthman Generations apart
- Fourth-generation family-owned and operated business in the Greater Houston area.
- Transparent package pricing for services, including burial, cremation, and memorial options.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals and personalized services with bilingual staff.
- Extensive online pre-planning tools and grief support resources, including interactive videos and daily email affirmations.
- Availability of staff and services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Green Burials
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Burials
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.