Veteran Cremation Services
in Orange County

Saddleback Chapel Mortuary provides cremation with military honors for veterans throughout Orange County, with the same family witnessing options available for any cremation. The firm can also coordinate placement of cremated remains at a national cemetery such as Riverside National Cemetery. Call (714) 544-1450 to speak with a licensed funeral director.

Choosing cremation does not mean sacrificing military honors or VA burial benefits. At Saddleback Chapel Mortuary in Tustin, CA, we help families of veterans plan cremation services that include full military recognition, from flag ceremonies to honor guards.

Every honor available for a traditional burial service is also available when a veteran chooses cremation. The two are not mutually exclusive, and we want families to know that they have the full range of options.

Military Honors with Cremation

All of the following military honors can be incorporated into a cremation service, memorial ceremony, or graveside committal of cremated remains:

Flag Presentation. A United States flag is displayed alongside the urn during the service and then folded and presented to the next of kin.
Rifle Salute and Taps. The traditional rifle volley and bugle call can be performed at a memorial service, graveside committal, or at a separate ceremony.
Honor Guard and Color Guard. Uniformed service members can serve as a ceremonial presence during the memorial or committal service.

We coordinate directly with local military honor guard units and veterans service organizations in Orange County.

Burial in a National Cemetery

Veteran cremation services can follow any of the formats described on our Cremation Services page, including:

Traditional viewing before cremation, with military honors during the service
Cremation followed by a memorial service with military honors at our chapel, a church, or another venue
Direct cremation followed by a military committal service at the cemetery
Private family goodbye with cremation, followed by interment of cremated remains at Riverside National Cemetery

VA Benefits for Veteran Cremation

Veterans who choose cremation remain eligible for the same VA burial benefits as those who choose burial. These include the burial allowance, presidential memorial certificate, government headstone or marker, burial flag, and interment at a national cemetery. Cremated remains can be interred at Riverside National Cemetery with full military honors at no cost for the gravesite and perpetual care.

For a complete overview of available benefits, visit our Veterans Benefits page.

Why Choose This Firm for Veteran Cremation

Cremation with military honors available.
Family witnessing options identical to any cremation service.
Coordination for placement of cremated remains at Riverside National Cemetery.
Guidance on VA burial benefits, with families completing their own applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can military honors be included with a cremation?

Yes. Military honors can be coordinated for a cremation followed by a memorial service.

Can cremated remains be placed at a national cemetery?

Yes. We coordinate with Riverside National Cemetery for placement of cremated remains.

Is witnessing available for veteran cremations?

Yes, the same witnessing options available for any cremation apply to veteran families.

Honor Your Veteran's Service

Call Saddleback Chapel Mortuary at (714) 544-1450 to discuss cremation options with military honors for your veteran.

Veteran Cremation Services in Orange County