Veteran services at Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory
Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory, located in Odessa, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,445 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 5% below 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 162 miles from Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1040 South Dixie Boulevard in Odessa, TX. You can reach the home at (432) 332-8077. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, grief support, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Martinez Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Two locations serving Odessa and West Odessa, Texas
- Bilingual staff (English and Spanish)
- On-site crematory operations
- Extensive online resource library ('Ask The DirectorTM') with articles, guides, and podcasts
- Offers a year of weekly grief support messages via email
- Provides online memorial pages and tribute video creation services
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Legacy Funeral Group, LLC.
Specialties
- · Bilingual Staff
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.