Veteran services at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, located in Bastrop, TX, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home specializes in veteran benefits and offers resources such as 'Maximizing Veterans’ Affairs Benefits' and '10 FACTS About VA Burial Benefits'. They also provide guidance on honoring Jewish military veterans." On-site amenities include reception area and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,810 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 cremation services, veterans services, online memorials, burial, and memorial 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. 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 Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home: 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 Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in TX, approximately 68 miles from Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home. Marrs-Jones-Newby 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. Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home 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 Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home is located at 505 Old Austin Highway in Bastrop, TX. You can reach the home at (512) 321-2576. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, grief support, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home specializes in veteran benefits and offers resources such as 'Maximizing Veterans’ Affairs Benefits' and '10 FACTS About VA Burial Benefits'. They also provide guidance on honoring Jewish military veterans.
Which faith traditions does Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Christian (various denominations, including non-denominational), Non-religious services families, among others.
What sets Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home apart
- Digital streaming of services for remote attendees, ensuring participation regardless of location.
- Creation of personalized tribute videos using family photographs.
- A comprehensive 'Resource Library' offering articles and guides on various funeral and grief-related topics.
- Provision of one year of daily grief support emails to families served.
- Explicit familiarity with local cemeteries to streamline burial arrangements.
- Active promotion of the 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' initiative by FAMIC.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specializations
- · Veterans' Affairs Benefits
- · Grief Support for Child Loss
- · Jewish Funeral Customs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, Christian (various denominations, including non-denominational), Non-religious services.
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.