Veteran services at Pecos Funeral Home
Veteran families in Pecos, TX can turn to Pecos Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,815 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.9 stars across 25 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, online memorials, burial, and military funeral service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Pecos Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 45% above 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 Fort Bliss National Cemetery in TX, about 174 miles from Pecos 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.
Pecos Funeral Home has a 4.9-star rating from 25 Google reviews.
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 Pecos Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Pecos Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pecos Funeral Home is located at 607 West 3Rd Street in Pecos, TX. You can reach the home at (432) 445-3302. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pecos Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Pecos Funeral Home provides family gathering, community service, cremation, memorial service, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pecos Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pecos Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pecos Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
How do families rate Pecos Funeral Home?
Pecos Funeral Home holds a 4.9-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Pecos Funeral Home apart
- Online Memorials with guestbook, photo uploads, and candle lighting options.
- Tribute Videos created from family photographs for services and online sharing.
- One year of daily grief support emails provided to families.
- "Ask The Director" Resource Library offering articles and decision guides on funeral planning and grief.
- Dedicated Pre-Arrangement Specialist on staff to assist with future planning.
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Arrangement
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Church of Christ, Baptist, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Pecos Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“We are grateful for the comfort and care Micheal, Pablo and the group provided in our time of need. The patience and kindness shown throughout the funeral process was very much appreciated. Thank you for providing a beautiful service for our wife/ mother.”
“The loss of a family member is extremely difficult and planning their funeral is never easy. The entire staff at Pecos Funeral Home and especially Michael Buentello were amazing. Michael was wonderful and he went above and beyond to help our decision making easier. We have always used Pecos Funeral Home for funeral services and will definitely continue to use their services in the future.”
“Services that the Pecos Funeral Home provided were excellent, the Fuentez Family appreciate the help, the guidance and support. Our special thanks to Michael for all the guidance he provided. Also to Anita and Pablo for the great help.”
“Pecos funeral home recently helped my family with the Passing of my mother. I Had nothing but the most Positive and Professional experience I have in my Lifetime.. Micheal and His Team were all anyone could ask for. From start to Finish one of the most beautiful experiences I have had to deal with during tough times. Thank you all for everything you did an provided for my Family.. prayers 🙏🙏❤️❤️”
“In the most difficult of times staff at Pecos Funeral Home have provided much needed comfort and understanding. It takes a special person to do what they do. They reached out to us well after the event of losing my brother to let us know we weren't alone or forgotten. Thank you folks. Jimbo & Gary Goode”
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.