Veteran Funeral Services
Dignified Veteran Funeral Services in Southern California
Honoring a veteran’s life requires a ceremony that reflects their service, dedication, and sacrifices for our country. Saddleback Chapel Funeral Home offers dignified veteran funeral services in Southern California. Our compassionate team is committed to providing families with respectful veteran services with military burial benefits. It’s our privilege to recognize our nation’s veterans’ commendable commitment and altruism, as we appreciate their sacrifices and patriotism. We consider it a great honor to assist you in planning a conventional military tribute for your loved one.
The Veteran Funeral
Veteran funerals can be tailored to meet your loved ones last wishes while adhering to the traditions of military service. Our staff can include personal touches for your loved one, including displaying flags, medals, or other symbols of their service. Some of the veteran funeral services include:
- Arranging either cremation or burial services
- Traditional memorial and graveside services
- Administrative help with obtaining burial benefits and honors
What Does a Military Funeral Consist Of?
A military funeral is a tradition-rich ceremony rooted in respect and gratitude. It may include several distinctive elements to honor a service member’s bravery. Standard honor military funerals typically include:
- A Chaplain for family members
- Flag Presentation Service by the chaplain of the American Legion
- A Final Salute at the gravesite
The Funeral Honors Ceremony
A central part of any military or veteran funeral is the Honors Ceremony. Military Funeral Honors are provided free of charge to honorably discharged veterans. This tribute includes the following:
- The Playing of “Taps”
- Flag Folding by the Honor Guard
- Flag Presentation
The Benefits of Military and Veteran Services
Choosing veteran services ensures that your loved one receives a proper send-off that upholds traditions honoring their military service. Some of the benefits of military and veteran services that extend beyond ceremonies include:
- Burial Benefits – Eligible veterans may receive interment benefits at national cemeteries, including a burial site, perpetual care, and a government-issued headstone or marker. For more information regarding veteran funeral service, please visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/veterans-burial-allowance/.
Other Veteran Benefits
In addition to coordinating honors related to the service itself, we can help you communicate with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Other veteran benefits may include:
- A Presidential Memorial Certificate – This tribute is a formal acknowledgment from our nation, recognizing the service of our late veterans. It features the veteran’s name inscribed and comes with the official signature of the president. These certificates are issued to honor the names of those who have honorably discharged their duties and have since passed on.
- Headstone or Markers – The VA provides gravestones or markers for our veterans’ resting places worldwide, extending this service to eligible dependents of the veterans interred in national, state veteran, or military cemeteries.
- A Presidential Memorial Certificate – This tribute is a formal acknowledgment from our nation, recognizing the service of our late veterans. It features the veteran’s name inscribed and comes with the official signature of the president. These certificates are issued to honor the names of those who have honorably discharged their duties and have since passed on.
- Headstone or Markers – The VA provides gravestones or markers for our veterans’ resting places worldwide, extending this service to eligible dependents of the veterans interred in national, state veteran, or military cemeteries.
Planning Your Veteran’s Funeral Service
Planning a funeral service for a veteran can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. From assisting with benefits to arranging dignified burials and ceremonies, our dedicated team in Southern California is here to help. Saddleback Chapel Funeral Home pays tribute to your beloved veteran with compassionate funeral services. Contact us today to schedule a meeting about our veteran funeral services.