Schertz Funeral Home

Veteran services at Schertz Funeral Home

Schertz Funeral Home serves veteran families in Schertz, TX with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Schertz Funeral Home & Crematory specializes in Veterans' Affairs Benefits. They offer a 32-page "American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits" which provides information on funeral, cremation, memorial, and burial assistance, eligibility, required documents (such as DD-214), and how to access honors like burial flags, military ceremonies, and headstones. They also cover burial at sea and private cemetery benefit options." Published pricing lists $3,395 for basic burial and $2,110 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Schertz Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,160. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, approximately 12 miles from Schertz Funeral Home. Schertz Funeral Home 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. Schertz Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Schertz Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,160. 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 Schertz Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Schertz Funeral Home is located at 2217 Fm 3009 in Schertz, TX. You can reach the home at (210) 658-9224. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Schertz Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Schertz Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, pre-planning, grief support, send flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Schertz Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Schertz Funeral Home & Crematory specializes in Veterans' Affairs Benefits. They offer a 32-page "American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits" which provides information on funeral, cremation, memorial, and burial assistance, eligibility, required documents (such as DD-214), and how to access honors like burial flags, military ceremonies, and headstones. They also cover burial at sea and private cemetery benefit options.

Which faith traditions does Schertz Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Jewish families, among others.

What sets Schertz Funeral Home apart

Independent, family-owned business established in 1998.
On-site state-of-the-art crematory opened in 2005, ensuring all cremation services are handled directly.
Facility located on cemetery grounds, offering convenient arrangements at one location.
Commitment to personalized service with the tagline "We Make It Personal.®".
Comprehensive grief support including online memorials, tribute videos, and a year of daily grief support emails.
Specialization in Veterans' Affairs Benefits, offering a detailed guide and assistance for eligible families.

Military & veteran services offered

★Online Memorial

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Crematory

· Cemetery Grounds

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veterans' Affairs Benefits
· Child Loss Support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Jewish.

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.

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How 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.