Veteran services at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc
McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Houston, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,765 for basic burial and $1,625 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, immediate burial, direct cremation, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $1,625. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 17 miles from McCoy & Harrison 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 McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,625. 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 McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc is located at 4918 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in Houston, TX. You can reach the home at (713) 659-7618. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, traditional service, immediate burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Non-denominational), Christian (Pentecostal), Christian (Charismatic), Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal (AME) families, among others.
What sets McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home Inc apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1925.
- Specialization in financing funeral costs through life insurance proceeds assignments, partnering with Lincoln Factoring for expedited claims.
- Offers live streaming for services, allowing remote attendance.
- Provides comprehensive pre-planning services to help families prepare for future needs.
- Dedicated veteran services, including assistance with Houston National Cemetery arrangements and VA burial benefits.
- Proactive fraud alert information on their website to protect grieving families from scams.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lincoln Factoring
Specialties
- · Financing Through Life Insurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Non-denominational), Christian (Pentecostal), Christian (Charismatic), Catholic, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Seventh-Day Adventist, Baptist, Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.