Veteran services at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home
Ric Brown Family Funeral Home serves veteran families in Mission, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,000 for basic burial and $1,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, burial, cremation, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial chapel.
Published pricing at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,350. That places direct cremation roughly 32% 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 Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission in TX, about 15 miles from Ric Brown Family 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 Ric Brown Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,350. 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 Ric Brown Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ric Brown Family Funeral Home is located at 701 East Interstate Highway 2 in Mission, TX. You can reach the home at (956) 583-6333. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ric Brown Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Ric Brown Family Funeral Home provides funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ric Brown Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ric Brown Family Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ric Brown Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Ric Brown Family Funeral Home apart
- Facility designed as a 'one-of-a-kind place' for comfort and unique experiences.
- Personalized services tailored to reflect the individuality of each person.
- Staff includes therapy dogs, Katie and Paisley, to provide comfort.
- Timothy Brown, Funeral Director and Manager, was appointed to the Texas Funeral Service Commission by Governor Greg Abbott.
- Pre-funded funeral plans are transferable to any funeral home in the United States.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic.
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.