Veteran services at Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc
Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Robstown, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,590 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial services, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 28% 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 Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi in TX, about 3 miles from Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc. 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 Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,545. 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 Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc is located at 5312 Falcon Lane in Robstown, TX. You can reach the home at (361) 242-3205. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc provides funeral services, cremation, burial, memorial services, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Sawyer-George Funeral Home Inc apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1985 by the Sawyer and George families.
- Closest funeral home to the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
- Offers funeral celebrant services for personalized, non-religious ceremonies.
- Provides a comprehensive 32-page 'American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits'.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails.
- Hosts an annual Christmas Service of Remembrance.
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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.