Veteran services at Sanders Funeral Home
Sanders Funeral Home serves veteran families in Lubbock, TX with military funeral planning. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include sanders memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,480 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include sanders memorial chapel.
Published pricing at Sanders Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 143 miles from Sanders 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 Sanders Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Sanders Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sanders Funeral Home is located at 1420 Main Street in Lubbock, TX. You can reach the home at (806) 763-6433. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sanders Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Sanders Funeral Home provides planning ahead, grief support, remembrance events, funeral financing, pet services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sanders Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sanders Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Sanders Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Sanders Funeral Home apart
- Grief Therapy Dog (Mikey)
- Daily Email Affirmations
- Remembrance Events
- Pet Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Therapy Dog
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist.
Branches of service mentioned
Sanders Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.