Veteran services at Affordable Mortuary
For veterans in Chico, CA, Affordable Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,170 for basic burial and $1,115 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Affordable Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,115 and basic burial from $2,170. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below the California median ($1,617). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Northern California Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 61 miles from Affordable Mortuary. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Affordable Mortuary lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 1,115 funeral homes in California. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Affordable Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,115, basic burial starts at $2,170. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Affordable Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Affordable Mortuary is located at 2934 Esplanade in Chico, CA. You can reach the home at (530) 893-4292. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Affordable Mortuary offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Affordable Mortuary starts at $1,115. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Affordable Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Affordable Mortuary assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.