Veteran services at Strickland Funeral Home Inc
Strickland Funeral Home Inc, located in Caldwell, TX, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,875 for basic burial and $2,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: online memorial, cremation services, traditional burial services, veteran burial benefits assistance, and cremation authorization pre-approval. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Strickland Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $2,355. That places direct cremation roughly 18% 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 71 miles from Strickland Funeral Home Inc. 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 Strickland Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,355. 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 Strickland Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Strickland Funeral Home Inc is located at 530 State Highw 36 South in Caldwell, TX. You can reach the home at (979) 567-1900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Strickland Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Strickland Funeral Home Inc provides online memorial, tribute video production, flower ordering assistance, service detail sharing, grief support emails, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Strickland Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Strickland Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Strickland Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Strickland Funeral Home Inc apart
- One year of free daily grief support emails for families served.
- Production of personalized tribute videos from family photographs.
- Online memorial platforms for obituaries, photo sharing, and condolences.
- Specialized support resources for families experiencing child loss.
- Comprehensive assistance with veteran burial benefits, including a 32-page guide.
- Offering funeral celebrant services for personalized, non-religious ceremonies.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Cremation Authorization Pre-Approval
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Texas Funeral Service Commission
Specialties
- · Child Loss Support
- · Veteran Services
- · Pre-Need Planning
- · Cremation Authorization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Catholic.
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.