Veteran and Military Honors Services
Rhone Funeral Home is proud to serve those who served, with full in-house help for VA benefits, national cemetery burial, and military honors.
Rhone Funeral Home provides full veteran funeral services for families in Palestine, TX and across East Texas. We handle the VA paperwork in-house, help you obtain the benefits your loved one earned, and coordinate burial at a national cemetery, including transport. For veterans in need, we arrange national cemetery burial at no charge. If your loved one served, we will make sure they are honored with the dignity they deserve. Call (903) 729-5001 to learn how we can help.
Full Veteran Support, Handled for You
Navigating veteran benefits can feel overwhelming at one of the hardest times in life. We take that burden off your family. Our team completes the VA paperwork with you, retrieves the DD-214 if you do not have it, and coordinates every detail of a veteran’s funeral and burial. You do not have to figure out the system alone. We have done it many times, and we will guide you through every step.
VA Burial Benefits
Eligible veterans have earned meaningful burial benefits, and we help your family claim them. We will help you understand what your loved one qualifies for and complete the applications, from burial allowances to a government headstone and a burial flag. Final eligibility is determined by the VA, and we will be with you throughout. For a deeper look at the benefits available, see our veterans benefits guide.
National Cemetery Burial
We coordinate and schedule burial at a national cemetery, including arranging transport for your loved one. National cemeteries provide a dignified final resting place at no cost to eligible veterans, and we handle the scheduling and logistics so your family does not have to. For veterans in need, we arrange national cemetery burial at no charge.
Benefits for Spouses and Families
Veteran benefits often extend to a surviving spouse and dependents, including burial in a national cemetery alongside the veteran. We can help your family understand which benefits apply, complete the paperwork, and take the next steps, so the family of a veteran is cared for too.
Military Funeral Honors
Every eligible veteran is entitled to military funeral honors, and we request them on your behalf. Honors can include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. We also work with the Patriot Guard Riders, who stand and ride in honor of veterans at services and processions. We will help arrange a fitting tribute to your loved one’s service.
Burial Flags
A United States burial flag honors a veteran’s memory and service. We help your family obtain the flag your loved one earned and can guide you on displaying or preserving it afterward. For many families, the flag becomes a treasured keepsake passed down through generations.
Government Headstones and Markers
Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone or marker at no cost, and we help your family apply for and order it. We can also coordinate a private monument through our own monument business if you prefer. Either way, we will make sure your loved one’s service is remembered in stone. You can see our monuments and markers page for more.
Honoring Veterans in Our Community
Our commitment to veterans does not end with a service. Each year we take part in programs that honor those who served, including Wreaths Across America, a Flag Retirement ceremony, and Stockings for Soldiers. It is one way we give back to the veterans and military families who mean so much to our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help with VA benefits?
Yes. We complete the VA paperwork with your family in-house, help you obtain the benefits your loved one earned, and retrieve the DD-214 if you need it. Final eligibility is determined by the VA, and we guide you throughout.
Can you schedule burial at a national cemetery?
Yes. We coordinate and schedule national cemetery burial, including arranging transport. For veterans in need, we arrange national cemetery burial at no charge.
What is a DD-214, and do we need it?
The DD-214 is a veteran’s discharge document, and it is used to confirm eligibility for benefits and honors. If you do not have it, we can help retrieve it.
Do you provide military honors and a burial flag?
Yes. We request military funeral honors, such as the flag folding and presentation and the playing of Taps, and we help your family obtain the United States burial flag.
Is there a cost for veterans?
Many veteran benefits, including national cemetery burial and military honors, come at no cost to eligible families. For veterans in need, we arrange national cemetery burial at no charge. We will always explain any other costs clearly.
Your loved one served with honor, and they deserve to be remembered the same way. At Rhone Funeral Home, we are proud to handle the details, claim the benefits they earned, and arrange the honors they deserve. Call (903) 729-5001 and let our family serve yours.