Veteran services at Rector Funeral Home
Rector Funeral Home in Amarillo, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,790 for basic burial and $1,625 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Rector Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,625. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Fort Sill National Cemetery in OK, about 198 miles from Rector 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 Rector Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,625. 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 Rector Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rector Funeral Home is located at 2800 South Osage Street in Amarillo, TX. You can reach the home at (806) 374-1500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rector Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Rector Funeral Home provides cremation services, chapel service, memorial service, graveside service, traditional funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rector Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Rector Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Rector Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (specifically Christian Churches and Churches of Christ) families, among others.
What sets Rector Funeral Home apart
- Locally owned and operated since 1996
- Owns and operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care of loved ones
- Specializes in personalized and customized funeral services to fit various budgets
- Offers comprehensive pre-planning services to ease family burden and control costs
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
- · Texas Funeral Service Commission
Specialties
- · Customized Funerals
- · Personal Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (specifically Christian Churches and Churches of Christ). Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.