Veteran services at Sparkman Funeral Directors
Sparkman Funeral Directors, located in Richardson, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Sparkman Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $2,970. That places direct cremation roughly 49% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, about 19 miles from Sparkman Funeral Directors. 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 Sparkman Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,970. 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 Sparkman Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sparkman Funeral Directors is located at 1029 South Greenville Ave. in Richardson, TX. You can reach the home at (972) 238-7855. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sparkman Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Sparkman Funeral Directors provides cremation, traditional funeral, burial, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sparkman Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sparkman Funeral Directors mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sparkman Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Sparkman Funeral Directors apart
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any service aspect, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans can be changed at any time.
- Relocation Protection: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Custody of Care Guaranteed: Rigorous checks ensure continuous care for the deceased.
- Exclusive Custody: The funeral home or a trusted partner always maintains custody of the loved one.
- Detailed, Certified Process: CANA-licensed crematory operators ensure meticulous care during cremation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Incense Burning
- · Cantonese Language
- · Mandarin Language
- · Spanish/Español Language
- · Vietnamese Language
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish/Español, Vietnamese.
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.