Veteran services at Bayside Community Mortuary
Veteran families in Seaside, CA can turn to Bayside Community Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $1,520 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation services, burial services, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and gardens.
Published pricing at Bayside Community Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,520. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 3 miles from Bayside Community 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.
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 Bayside Community Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,520. 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 Bayside Community Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bayside Community Mortuary is located at 1610 Noche Buena Street in Seaside, CA. You can reach the home at (831) 899-8850. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bayside Community Mortuary offer veteran families?
Bayside Community Mortuary provides funeral services, memorial services, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bayside Community Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bayside Community Mortuary mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bayside Community Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Multicultural Funerals, Indian Cultural Services, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions families, among others.
What sets Bayside Community Mortuary apart
- Offers a 100% service guarantee, emphasizing attention to detail.
- Provides access to its own crematories in Monterey and Pacific Grove, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Specializes in multicultural funerals, including specific provisions for Latin music selections, incense burning, and ritual washing.
- Arrangements can be completed remotely via phone or email, including electronic signatures.
- Designated as a Level One Founding Community Partner for veteran services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Immediate Burial
- · Outer Burial Containers
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
- · Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Indian Cultural Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Multicultural Funerals, Indian Cultural Services, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español.
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.