Veteran services at Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia
Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia serves veteran families in Flatonia, TX with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,270 for basic burial and $2,950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial service, and veterans' benefits assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in TX, about 79 miles from Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia. 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
Does Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia publish funeral prices?
Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (361) 865-3311 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia is located at 128 E 5th Street in Flatonia, TX. You can reach the home at (361) 865-3311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia offer veteran families?
Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia provides funeral arrangements, pre-arrangements, traditional funeral service, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran (ELCA) families, among others.
What sets Smith Funeral Home - Flatonia apart
- Membership in the Dignity Memorial® network, offering a broad range of services and standards.
- Extensive online resource library, "Ask the Director™," providing detailed guides on funeral planning, veterans' benefits, grief support, and cremation/burial options.
- Emphasis on personalized services to celebrate individual lives, accommodating both traditional religious rites and contemporary gatherings.
- Two distinct physical locations in Flatonia and Moulton, providing local access to services.
- Long operational history since 1950, with continuous service to the community.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial® Network
Specialties
- · Veterans' Affairs Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran (ELCA). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, German.
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.