Veteran services at Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation
Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation serves veteran families in Saratoga, CA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include formal chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,695 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial service, and witness cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include formal chapel.
Published pricing at Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 73% above 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 California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 47 miles from Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
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 Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation is located at 12341 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road in Saratoga, CA. You can reach the home at (408) 257-6262. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation offer veteran families?
Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation provides funeral, cremation, burial, shipping of human remains, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Asian Indian, Islamic families, among others.
What sets Alameda Family Funeral & Cremation apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation.
- On-site crematory offering full-service, indoor, temperature-controlled witness cremations.
- Live web streaming of ceremonies for remote viewing by family and friends.
- Extensive specialization in diverse religious and cultural services, including Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Asian Indian, Islamic, Latter Day Saints, Jewish, and Orthodox Christian funerals.
- Comprehensive grief resources provided through a partnership with the Center for Loss and Life Transition (Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., Director).
- Assistance with domestic and international shipping of human remains.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Asian Indian, Islamic, Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Jewish, Orthodox Christian.
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.