Veteran services at Kubena Funeral Home
Veteran families in Hallettsville, TX can turn to Kubena Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Kubena Funeral Home supports veteran families, evidenced by donation links to organizations such as The American Legion, VFW, and Vietnam Veterans of America. A former funeral director, Robert 'Bob' Anton Kubena, was a Colonel in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, and Texas National Guard, indicating a strong connection to military service." On-site amenities include main chapel (seats 216) and secondary chapel (seats 102), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,500 for basic burial and $2,400 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,000. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. 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 main chapel (seats 216) and secondary chapel (seats 102). 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 Kubena Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,375. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 90 miles from Kubena Funeral Home. Kubena 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. Kubena Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Kubena Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,375. 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 Kubena Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kubena Funeral Home is located at 507 South Main St. in Hallettsville, TX. You can reach the home at (361) 798-3271. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kubena Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kubena Funeral Home provides funeral service, visitation, committal service, family gathering, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kubena Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Kubena Funeral Home supports veteran families, evidenced by donation links to organizations such as The American Legion, VFW, and Vietnam Veterans of America. A former funeral director, Robert 'Bob' Anton Kubena, was a Colonel in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, and Texas National Guard, indicating a strong connection to military service.
Which faith traditions does Kubena Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Kubena Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1926.
- Specialized memorial options including Motorcycle Memorials (customized motorcycle tank urns) and LifeGem (diamonds created from cremated remains).
- Unique transportation services such as Horse Drawn Hearse Service and Motorcycle Hearse Service.
- Extensive casket selection with 31 full-size caskets on display and access to over 489 designs from Houston warehouses.
- On-site facilities include a main chapel seating 216 and a secondary chapel seating 102.
- Comprehensive grief support resources through an online Grief Library, featuring articles from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Department of Banking
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · Texas Funeral Service Commission
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Customized Motorcycle Tank Urns
- · Diamonds from Ashes
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Kubena Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.