Veteran services at R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home
R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home serves veteran families in Wolfe City, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,095 for basic burial and $2,970 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 49% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, about 68 miles from R.W. Owens & Son 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 R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,970. 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 R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home is located at 200 Santa Fe St. in Wolfe City, TX. You can reach the home at (903) 496-2331. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, celebration of life, memorial service, graveside service, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Baptist), Christian (Methodist), Christian (Church of Christ) families, among others.
What sets R.W. Owens & Son Funeral Home apart
- Operating from a historic building, the former Wolfe City First Presbyterian Church, built in 1868.
- Over 70 years of continuous family ownership and operation by the Owens family, spanning multiple generations.
- On-site, state-of-the-art crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Strong emphasis on pre-planning services, offering both emotional and financial benefits with guaranteed financial plans.
- Active involvement of the Owens family in local church, civic, and community organizations for decades.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow family of local funeral homes
Specialties
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Baptist), Christian (Methodist), Christian (Church of Christ). Languages spoken at the home: English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
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.