Veteran services at North Texas Funerals & Cremation
North Texas Funerals & Cremation serves veteran families in Grand Prairie, TX with military funeral planning. In their own words: "North Texas Funerals and Cremation provides dedicated funeral packages for veterans, including coordination of military honors and burial benefits at DFW National Cemetery. Services range from basic cremation memorials to traditional burial packages." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,275 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, 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 North Texas Funerals & Cremation: direct cremation from $770. That places direct cremation roughly 61% below 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, approximately 6 miles from North Texas Funerals & Cremation. North Texas Funerals & Cremation 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. North Texas Funerals & Cremation is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at North Texas Funerals & Cremation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $770. 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 North Texas Funerals & Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
North Texas Funerals & Cremation is located at 2735 S. Great Southwest Pkwy in Grand Prairie, TX. You can reach the home at (972) 522-7887. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does North Texas Funerals & Cremation offer veteran families?
North Texas Funerals & Cremation provides cremation, burial, funerals, veterans services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does North Texas Funerals & Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
North Texas Funerals and Cremation provides dedicated funeral packages for veterans, including coordination of military honors and burial benefits at DFW National Cemetery. Services range from basic cremation memorials to traditional burial packages.
Which faith traditions does North Texas Funerals & Cremation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish families, among others.
What sets North Texas Funerals & Cremation apart
- Over 35 years of experience from the John P. Brooks Family in funeral service.
- Economical solutions for cremation and funeral needs, with transparent package pricing.
- 24/7 availability of licensed Funeral Directors for assistance.
- Online arrangement planning tools, allowing families to plan at their own pace from home.
- Specialization in Hispanic Catholic Funeral Traditions and Jewish Services.
- Dedicated veteran services, including coordination of military honors and burial benefits at DFW National Cemetery.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Caskets & Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Families
- · Hispanic Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Jewish Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.