Veteran services at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home
McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home serves veteran families in Graham, TX with military funeral planning. In their own words: "McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is dedicated to honoring veterans, providing specialized services to acknowledge their significant sacrifices for the country. This commitment is highlighted as a core specialization of the funeral home." On-site amenities include on-site reception, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $2,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,105. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, approximately 77 miles from McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. McMillan-Satterwhite 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. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,105. 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 McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is located at 1501 380 Byp in Graham, TX. You can reach the home at (940) 549-3773. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home offer veteran families?
McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home provides personalized services, grief support, honoring veterans, pre-planning, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is dedicated to honoring veterans, providing specialized services to acknowledge their significant sacrifices for the country. This commitment is highlighted as a core specialization of the funeral home.
What sets McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home apart
- Personalized services tailored to individual preferences, religions, and budgets.
- Specialized services and dedication to honoring veterans.
- Deeply integrated into the history and community of Graham, Texas.
- Comprehensive online pre-planning options for detailed arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned To Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
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.