Veteran services at Schmidt Funeral Home
For veterans in Katy, TX, Schmidt Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. 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 west bend chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,600 for basic burial and $2,925 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, traditional burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include west bend chapel and columbarium.
Published pricing at Schmidt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,925. That places direct cremation roughly 47% 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 Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 24 miles from Schmidt 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 Schmidt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,925. 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 Schmidt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schmidt Funeral Home is located at 1344 West Grand Parkway South in Katy, TX. You can reach the home at (281) 391-2424. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schmidt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Schmidt Funeral Home provides service options, personalization, honoring veterans, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schmidt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Schmidt Funeral Home 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.
Which faith traditions does Schmidt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Schmidt Funeral Home apart
- First building in Washington County designed solely for funeral services (built 1939).
- Continuous family ownership and operation since 1934 (third generation).
- Membership in the Order of the Golden Rule since 1961.
- Offers the Vital ICE app for community safety.
- Specialized assistance for veteran benefits and military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Order Of The Golden Rule
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- · Lakeshore Funeral Directors Association
- · West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club
- · Early Riser Kiwanis Club
- · West Bend Noon Rotary
- · West Bend Lions Club
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.