Veteran services at New Hope Funeral Home
Veteran families in Sunnyvale, TX can turn to New Hope Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 181 reviews.
Published pricing at New Hope Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, about 24 miles from New Hope Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
New Hope Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
New Hope Funeral Home has a 4.8-star rating from 181 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at New Hope Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 New Hope Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
New Hope Funeral Home is located at 500 Us Highway 80 East in Sunnyvale, TX. You can reach the home at (972) 226-2111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does New Hope Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at New Hope Funeral Home starts at $1,695. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does New Hope Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
New Hope Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate New Hope Funeral Home?
New Hope Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 181 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Cameron arrived within 45 minutes and Claudia restored one deceased's appearance meaningfully. One military funeral showed significant protocol failures—the home allowed family members to override the widow's wishes at burial despite military custom, and failed to notify the point of contact about year-end remembrance.
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.