Veteran services at Nobles Funeral Chapel
Nobles Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Navasota, TX with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Nobles Funeral Chapel offers specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with veterans' burial benefits and provides an informational eBook on the topic. Jeffrey Nobles has experience assisting with military funerals, as noted in testimonials." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,040 for basic burial and $2,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Nobles Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,745. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 50 miles from Nobles Funeral Chapel. Nobles Funeral Chapel 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. Nobles Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nobles Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,745. 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 Nobles Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nobles Funeral Chapel is located at 402 East Blackshear in Navasota, TX. You can reach the home at (936) 825-7776. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nobles Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Nobles Funeral Chapel provides personalization, burial services, cremation services, veterans services, merchandise, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nobles Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nobles Funeral Chapel offers specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with veterans' burial benefits and provides an informational eBook on the topic. Jeffrey Nobles has experience assisting with military funerals, as noted in testimonials.
Which faith traditions does Nobles Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Nobles Funeral Chapel apart
- Family-owned and operated for three generations, ensuring continuity of service.
- Jeffrey Nobles, the current owner, was awarded Funeral Director of the Year for the State of Texas in 2018.
- Emphasis on personalized services to truly honor the life lived, going beyond standard arrangements.
- Offers specific resources and expertise for veterans' burial benefits and Medicaid spend-down information.
- Staff includes a retired minister, Steve Johnson, offering a unique blend of pastoral and funeral service experience.
- Provides dedicated gathering spaces for families and friends.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Navasota I.S.D. Education Foundation
- · Navasota Evening Lion's Club
- · Navasota Lodge #299 & Washington Lodge #18 A.F. & A.M.
- · Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce
- · Southeast Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · Texas Funeral Directors Associations Services Inc.
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.