Veteran services at Rader Funeral Home
Rader Funeral Home serves veteran families in Kilgore, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,770 for basic burial and $3,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Rader Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,445. That places direct cremation roughly 73% 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 Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 56 miles from Rader 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 Rader Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,445. 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 Rader Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rader Funeral Home is located at 401 North Martin Street in Kilgore, TX. You can reach the home at (903) 984-2525. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rader Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Rader Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, personalization, burial services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rader Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rader Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rader Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Rader Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of family leadership, with the Mitchell children becoming the fourth generation to lead in 2024.
- Extensive monument offerings, including custom designs, double bevel/flat, single bevel/flat, single slant, and single upright monuments.
- Comprehensive cremation services with detailed FAQs and diverse permanent placement options (columbarium niche, urn garden, mausoleum, cremation bench/jewelry, scattering).
- Resources for navigating Medicaid Spend Down Information and Social Security Benefits.
- Structured grief support, including a downloadable 30-Day Grief Journal and links to online grief communities.
- Affiliations with the East Texas Funeral Directors Association and Texas Funeral Directors Association.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · East Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Hospice Resources
- · Veterans Services
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Church of Christ, Non-denominational Christian.
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.