Veteran services at Palmer Mortuary
Veteran families in Seguin, TX can turn to Palmer Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Steven Bradley, the Managing Funeral Director, possesses extensive expertise in veteran benefits and assists families in honoring loved ones who have served in the United States Armed Forces." Published pricing lists $6,380 for basic burial and $2,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and online memorials. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Palmer Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,775. That places direct cremation roughly 39% 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 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 29 miles from Palmer Mortuary. Palmer Mortuary 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. Palmer Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Palmer Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,775. 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 Palmer Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Palmer Mortuary is located at 1116 North Austin St. in Seguin, TX. You can reach the home at (830) 379-9430. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Palmer Mortuary offer veteran families?
Palmer Mortuary provides traditional services, cremation services, pre-arrangement plans, grief support, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Palmer Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Steven Bradley, the Managing Funeral Director, possesses extensive expertise in veteran benefits and assists families in honoring loved ones who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Which faith traditions does Palmer Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Palmer Mortuary apart
- Over 35 years of service in Guadalupe County, Texas.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Personalized service approach, highlighted by "We Make It Personal.®" tagline.
- Online memorials with guestbooks, photo uploads, and virtual candles.
- Creation of tribute videos from family photographs.
- Direct flower ordering through local florists from obituary pages.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.