Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary

Veteran services at Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary

For veterans in Northridge, CA, Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The mortuary offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with military funeral honors and information on veterans' burial resources." On-site amenities include chapel and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, cremation, veterans services, and memorial keepsakes. 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 chapel and gardens. 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 Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,020. That places direct cremation roughly 25% above 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Annex in CA, approximately 13 miles from Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary. Bastian and Perrott, Oswald 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. Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,020. 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 Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary is located at 18728 Parthenia St. in Northridge, CA. You can reach the home at (818) 886-8600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary offer veteran families?

Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary provides traditional burial, cremation, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The mortuary offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with military funeral honors and information on veterans' burial resources.

Which faith traditions does Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity (Protestant), Hinduism, Islam families, among others.

What sets Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary apart

Personalized memorial services that reflect individual passions and personality, such as displaying cherished hobbies or organizing unique events like a bridge tournament.
Specialization in multicultural funerals, offering specific services like Latin music selections, incense burning, and ritual washing.
Bilingual staff providing services in Spanish.
Membership in the Dignity Memorial network, providing exclusive benefits including relocation protection for prearranged services, a bereavement travel program, and a 24-Hour Compassion Helpline.
Comprehensive administrative support, including assistance with death certificates, permits, insurance claims, and Social Security benefits information.
Flexible event spaces and catering services available for receptions and gatherings.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

★Memorial Keepsakes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Ritual Washing

On-site facilities

· Flexible Event Space

· Modern Funeral Home

· Chapel

· Large Reception Area

· Arrangement Room

· Sitting Area

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

· Venues

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Multicultural Funerals
· Latin Music Selections
· Incense Burning
· Ritual Washing
· Spanish

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity (Protestant), Hinduism, Islam, Judaism. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.

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How 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.