Veterans · Dallas, TX
Veterans funeral & burial benefits near Dallas
VA burial benefits, national cemeteries near Dallas, and providers experienced with military honors.
Updated June 2026
In Dallas, veterans funeral benefits typically runs between $895 and $895, with a local median around $895. Calla compares the 0 providers below in Dallas, Texas on price, what's included, and reviews, so you can see where the real differences are before you call anyone.
What veterans costs in Dallas
$895
Low
$895
Typical (median)
$895
High
Based on 1 local price Calla tracks.
What does the price usually include?
A typical veterans price covers the items on the left. The items on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask each provider for an itemized list.
Included
- A gravesite in any VA national cemetery, at no cost
- Opening and closing of the grave
- A government headstone or marker
- A burial flag and a Presidential Memorial Certificate
- Military funeral honors, including the flag folding and Taps
Usually extra
- The funeral home's services and preparation
- A casket, urn, or burial vault
- Transport of the deceased to the cemetery
- Burial in a private cemetery (only a partial allowance may apply)
Which providers serve Dallas?
Common questions
- How much does veterans cost in Dallas, Texas?
- The median local price is about $895 (ranging from $895 to $895), based on the providers Calla tracks in Dallas. Prices depend on what's included — always ask for an itemized price list, which providers must give you under the FTC Funeral Rule.
- Do I have to use a funeral home in Dallas?
- No. In Texas you can compare and choose any licensed provider, and you only pay for the goods and services you select. You're never required to buy a package.
- What's included in the price?
- It depends on the provider and the option you choose. Ask for an itemized price list — under the FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral provider must give you one in writing, and you pay only for the goods and services you select.
- How do I compare providers in Dallas?
- Compare the all-in price for the specific service you want — not just the lowest headline number — and weigh it against reviews and what's included. The providers listed above show their prices so you can see the real differences before you call.
- Are veterans buried for free?
- Burial in a VA national cemetery is free for eligible veterans: it covers the grave, opening and closing, a marker, and a burial flag. The funeral home's services and a casket are not covered, though a partial burial allowance may help.
- Does the VA pay for the whole funeral?
- No. The VA may pay a burial allowance toward funeral and burial costs, and more if the death was service-connected, but it rarely covers the full bill. The national cemetery benefits are separate and cover the gravesite itself.
- Can a spouse be buried in a national cemetery too?
- Yes. An eligible veteran's spouse and dependent children can usually be buried in the same national cemetery gravesite, even before the veteran, at no cost for the space.
Terms to know
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