Veteran services at West-Hurtt Funeral Home
For veterans in Desoto, TX, West-Hurtt Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "West-Hurtt Funeral Home explicitly offers veteran services and takes pride in assisting military families. This includes coordinating military honors ceremonies, as evidenced by an obituary for a Marine veteran." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at West-Hurtt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,675. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below the Texas median ($1,995). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in TX, approximately 10 miles from West-Hurtt Funeral Home. West-Hurtt Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Texas has approximately 1,496 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. West-Hurtt Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at West-Hurtt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,675. 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 West-Hurtt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
West-Hurtt Funeral Home is located at 217 South Hampton Road in Desoto, TX. You can reach the home at (972) 223-6314. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does West-Hurtt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
West-Hurtt Funeral Home provides funeral service, cremation, traditional burial, memorial service, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does West-Hurtt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
West-Hurtt Funeral Home explicitly offers veteran services and takes pride in assisting military families. This includes coordinating military honors ceremonies, as evidenced by an obituary for a Marine veteran.
Which faith traditions does West-Hurtt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Catholic families, among others.
What sets West-Hurtt Funeral Home apart
- Recipient of the Readers Choice Award in 2020.
- Upholds the legacy of Marilyn Hurtt, who provided over 62 years of dedicated funeral service.
- Locally owned and operated, prioritizing community service over corporate profit.
- Offers personalized and customizable services, encouraging unique celebrations of life beyond traditional formats.
- Provides transparent and reasonable pricing, aiming to fit diverse family budgets.
- Extensive digital offerings including online memorials, tribute videos, and online flower ordering.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, West-Hurtt Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.