Veteran services at Robertson Funeral Directors
Veteran families in Clarendon, TX can turn to Robertson Funeral Directors for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Robertson Funeral Directors provides resources and guidance on understanding Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans." On-site amenities include 120 seat chapel, free parking, and 180 seat chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, cemetery plans, memorial services, and customizable memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include 120 seat chapel, custom memorial videos, 180 seat chapel, 100 seat chapel, and 50 seat chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Robertson Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above the Texas median ($1,995). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Sill National Cemetery in OK, approximately 131 miles from Robertson Funeral Directors. Robertson Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Texas has approximately 1,496 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Robertson Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Robertson Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Robertson Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Robertson Funeral Directors is located at 212 South Sully Street in Clarendon, TX. You can reach the home at (806) 874-3515. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Robertson Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Robertson Funeral Directors provides funeral services, cremation services, cemetery plans, memorial services, traditional funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Robertson Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Robertson Funeral Directors provides resources and guidance on understanding Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans.
Which faith traditions does Robertson Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Southern Baptist, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Robertson Funeral Directors apart
- Three generations of family ownership and operation, ensuring a personal connection to the community.
- Deeply connected staff who often know the families they serve personally, fostering a genuine approach to care.
- Commitment to personalized services, offering fully customizable memorial options.
- Extensive community involvement by the Robertson family and staff in local civic and emergency services.
- Provision of comprehensive grief and healing resources, including interactive videos and specialized support for children.
- Flexibility in financing and services to accommodate various budgets.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards
- · Citizens Cemetery Association
- · Panhandle Funeral Directors Association
- · Texas Funeral Directors Association
- · Texas Funeral Directors Services, Inc.
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Specializations
- · Veterans Affairs Benefits
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Southern Baptist, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.