Veteran services at Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc.
Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc., located in Kerrville, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 3.8 rating from 16 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial service, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 25% above 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 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 60 miles from Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc.. 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
What does a funeral at Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1221 Junction Highway in Kerrville, TX. You can reach the home at (830) 895-5111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. provides cremation, burial, funeral service, memorial service, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc.?
Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 3.8-star rating across 16 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Independently owned and operated since 2001 by Gene Allen, with a 'families first' philosophy.
- Recognized on the 'Funeral Home Evolutionaries List' in 2003 for innovative use of technology.
- On-site crematory and a recently remodeled facility.
- Offers green burial certification through the Green Burial Council.
- Extensive grief support, including a year of daily grief support emails and specialized aftercare programs led by a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Leadership team (Gene and Katie Allen) holds multiple professional certifications and extensive civic and professional affiliations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Green Burials
- · Pre-Need Funeral Contracts
- · Online Tributes And Condolences
- · Online Floral Services
- · Private Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Kerrville Funeral Home, Inc., shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Kerrville Funeral Home helped us through the extremely difficult loss of my husband. I worked primarily with Reese Taylor. He was compassionate, professional, and accommodated our family to create the services that we desired. All communication was prompt; calls/text/emails were returned usually during the same business day. I highly recommend KFH and I would chose them again if I needed their services.”
“Gene Allen and his staff are some of the most professional people we have worked with in planning a funeral. This was not my first funeral to plan, but it was my first time to work with Kerrville Funeral Home. I had to plan a funeral for.our daughter in 1985 in Houston, TX, for both of my in-laws in in Kingsland, TX, in the early 2000s and for my dad in 2011 in Burnet, TX. This funeral was for my husband with two services one in Kerrville and one in Houston with his burial in Houston.. They executed every detail perfectly. I can highly recommend Kerrville Funeral Home.”
“Horrible lady on the phone. My x husband passed away and I had a very simple question and she bluntly said I will not get a death certificate and only his son will. IF that is not ugly WOW She does not even know the circumstances. I had asked if she could give me the location of his death and finally I got she does not know, Since then I found out from another source. She also said the certificates were not in yet and they take 2-3 weeks. OK, fair. BUT wow. Just went off on me without any information. My X husband and I were friends after our divorce so there was zero animosity between us so for a stranger to be so rude is stunning. HORRIBLE service. Death is bad enough!”
“Kerrville Funeral Home was wonderful when my mother passed away. Not only made sure I wasn't spending more than needed and took excellent care of her.Picked out a beautiful urn and included 2 keepsake necklaces for my girls to have.”
“My uncle passed away in New Braunfels, TX. The funeral home staff was very attentive and responded immediately. Very caring and compassionate. They went above and beyond getting the Border Patrol involved to participate in a proper send off as he was a tired agent.”
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.