Veteran services at Scott's Funeral Home
Scott's Funeral Home in Gatesville, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,255 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Scott's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,255. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen in TX, about 28 miles from Scott's 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 Scott's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,255. 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 Scott's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Scott's Funeral Home is located at 2425 East Main Street in Gatesville, TX. You can reach the home at (254) 865-5411. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Scott's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Scott's Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation service, pre-planning, livestreaming, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Scott's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Scott's Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Scott's Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Methodist, Cowboy Church families, among others.
What sets Scott's Funeral Home apart
- Extensive grief support programs, including a year of daily grief support emails, free e-booklets by Dr. Jason Troyer, and the GriefPlan Video Program.
- Livestreaming of funeral services.
- Online memorial creation with photo uploads and condolence features.
- Tribute video production from family photographs.
- Dedicated assistance with pre-planning services to alleviate family burden.
- Staff with significant local community involvement and diverse professional backgrounds, including military service and law enforcement.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Methodist, Cowboy Church. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.