Mabrie Memorial Mortuary

Veteran services at Mabrie Memorial Mortuary

Mabrie Memorial Mortuary in Houston, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Mabrie Memorial Mortuary offers memorials specifically designed for service members, including discounts on arrangements. They assist with coordinating burials in veteran cemeteries, handling paperwork and placement, and help families secure veteran benefits. Dedicated military ceremonies, honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps are available as service enhancements." On-site amenities include multiple uniquely designed chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,950 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremations, memorial services, and burial. 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 multiple uniquely designed chapels. 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 Mabrie Memorial Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,650. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 15 miles from Mabrie Memorial Mortuary. Mabrie Memorial Mortuary 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. Mabrie Memorial Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Mabrie Memorial Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,650. 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 Mabrie Memorial Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Mabrie Memorial Mortuary is located at 5000 Almeda Road in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (713) 942-7673. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Mabrie Memorial Mortuary offer veteran families?

Mabrie Memorial Mortuary provides funerals, cremations, memorial services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Mabrie Memorial Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Mabrie Memorial Mortuary offers memorials specifically designed for service members, including discounts on arrangements. They assist with coordinating burials in veteran cemeteries, handling paperwork and placement, and help families secure veteran benefits. Dedicated military ceremonies, honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps are available as service enhancements.

What sets Mabrie Memorial Mortuary apart

Independent, black family-owned funeral home with deep community roots in Houston's Third Ward/Museum District.
Facility features Egyptian-inspired decor and artwork by prominent African American artists, offering a culturally rich environment.
Three uniquely designed chapels and versatile event spaces for personalized services and receptions.
Extensive online grief support, including counseling, group support, interactive videos, and 365 daily email affirmations.
Specialization in Veteran Services, offering dedicated memorials, discounts, and assistance with benefits and veteran cemetery burials.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremations

On-site facilities

· Multiple Uniquely Designed Chapels

· Warm and Comfortable Offices

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Houston Funeral Directors and Morticians Association
· Coastal Funeral Directors Association
· Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas
· National Funeral Director Association

Specializations

· Black Family-Owned

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.

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How 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.