Veteran services at Odessa Funeral Home
Veteran families in Odessa, TX can turn to Odessa Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Odessa Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 162 miles from Odessa 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.
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 Odessa Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Odessa Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Odessa Funeral Home is located at 1700 North Jackson in Odessa, TX. You can reach the home at (432) 334-6812. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Odessa Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Odessa Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, traditional funeral, celebration of life, veterans planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Odessa Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Odessa Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Odessa Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (General), Baptist, Pentecostal, Foursquare Church, Catholic (implied by nearby cemeteries) families, among others.
What sets Odessa Funeral Home apart
- Toledo's first Black funeral home, established in 1912.
- Managing Funeral Director Kandice Saulsberry is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and a "20 UNDER 40" Leadership Recognition Award recipient.
- Active community involvement, including sponsoring Juneteenth and an annual scholarship program for local youth.
- Offers online funeral arrangements and pre-planning tools.
- Provides a 12,000 sq. ft. facility with a 300-seat chapel and three staterooms.
- Offers police escort and limousine services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial Network
- · Service Corporation International
Specialties
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Latin Music Selections
- · Spanish/Español Language Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (General), Baptist, Pentecostal, Foursquare Church, Catholic (implied by nearby cemeteries).
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.