Veteran services at McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC
Veteran families in Gilmer, TX can turn to McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,745 for basic burial and $1,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC: direct cremation from $1,945. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 66 miles from McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC. 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 McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,945. 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 McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC is located at 1074 State Hwy. 300 in Gilmer, TX. You can reach the home at (903) 734-7070. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC offer veteran families?
McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC provides honoring life, planning ahead, grief & healing, funeral service, interment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Apostolic, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets McWhorter Funeral Home, LLC apart
- First funeral home built in Gilmer, TX in over 50 years
- Facility designed as a community gathering place
- Extensive online grief support resources including interactive videos, online counseling, group support, and daily email affirmations
- Family Collaboration Center powered by Passare for streamlined planning
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Interment
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Apostolic, Methodist, Baptist.
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.