Veteran services at Arlington Mortuary
Veteran families in Riverside, CA can turn to Arlington Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The mortuary provides information and assistance regarding veteran benefits and services, including options for military services and resources for military families." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial service, and veterans information. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Arlington Mortuary: direct cremation from $925. That places direct cremation roughly 43% below the California median ($1,617). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Riverside National Cemetery in CA, approximately 10 miles from Arlington Mortuary. Arlington Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
California has approximately 1,115 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Arlington Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Arlington Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $925. 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 Arlington Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Arlington Mortuary is located at 9645 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside, CA. You can reach the home at (951) 689-1011. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Arlington Mortuary offer veteran families?
Arlington Mortuary provides burial services, cremation services, committal service, funeral financing, grief resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Arlington Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The mortuary provides information and assistance regarding veteran benefits and services, including options for military services and resources for military families.
Which faith traditions does Arlington Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism families, among others.
What sets Arlington Mortuary apart
- TOTAL Cost Pricing with no hidden fees
- Cremation packages starting at $1295
- Burial services starting at $3795
- Family-owned and operated by the Hansen family since 1978
- Spanish-speaking staff available
- Online pre-arrangement planning and online cremation arrangements
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Serving All Faiths
- · Spanish-Speaking Staff
- · Veteran Information
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant (various denominations), Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism (non-Orthodox). Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.