Veteran services at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary
Veteran families in Kingsville, TX can turn to Turcotte-Piper Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. 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 on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: online memorials, cremation, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi in TX, about 31 miles from Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. 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 Turcotte-Piper Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Turcotte-Piper Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Turcotte-Piper Mortuary is located at 205 General Cavazos Boulevard in Kingsville, TX. You can reach the home at (361) 592-9394. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Turcotte-Piper Mortuary offer veteran families?
Turcotte-Piper Mortuary provides funeral services, grief support, pre-planning, online memorials, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Turcotte-Piper Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Turcotte-Piper Mortuary 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.
What sets Turcotte-Piper Mortuary apart
- Emphasis on personalized services to create unique, lasting tributes.
- Comprehensive grief support, including a year of daily grief messages and specialized child loss support.
- Provision of funeral celebrant services for families without specific religious affiliations.
- Dedicated resources for veterans, including a detailed guide on maximizing VA burial benefits.
- Modern facility design focused on warmth and spaciousness, aiming to revolutionize the funeral service experience.
- Online memorials and tribute video creation for sharing memories and condolences.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans' Affairs Benefits
- · Child Loss Support
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.