Veteran services at Stevens Funeral Home
Stevens Funeral Home, located in Coleman, TX, assists those who served and their families. 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 chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,200 for basic burial and $3,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, graveside service, cremation, veteran services, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Stevens Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,150. That places direct cremation roughly 58% 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 Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene in TX, about 53 miles from Stevens 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 Stevens Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,150. 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 Stevens Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Stevens Funeral Home is located at 400 West Pecan Street in Coleman, TX. You can reach the home at (325) 625-2175. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Stevens Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Stevens Funeral Home provides burial services, visitation, funeral service, graveside service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Stevens Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Stevens 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 Stevens Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Stevens Funeral Home apart
- Originating from a hardware store established in 1889, transitioning into a dedicated funeral business in 1907.
- Long-standing family legacy of service, with Lana Kading becoming sole owner and funeral director in charge in 1991.
- Historical practice of 'Uncle Bun' Hough, a mortician, providing free ambulance rides to new mothers and babies from the hospital.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, assisting families with VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors.
- Offering a year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Provision of Life Celebrants to lead services when clergy may not be chosen, ensuring personalized ceremonies.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · West Texas Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Christian. 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.