Veterans · San Antonio, TX
Veterans funeral & burial benefits near San Antonio
VA burial benefits, national cemeteries near San Antonio, and providers experienced with military honors.
Updated June 2026
In San Antonio, veterans funeral benefits typically runs between $2,495 and $3,300, with a local median around $2,898. Calla compares the 0 providers below in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio
Based on 2 local prices 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 San Antonio?
Common questions
- How much does veterans cost in San Antonio, Texas?
- The median local price is about $2,898 (ranging from $2,495 to $3,300), based on the providers Calla tracks in San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?
- 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 San Antonio?
- 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
Plain-language definitions for the words you'll hear when comparing veterans in San Antonio.