Veteran services at Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home
Veteran families in San Diego, CA can turn to Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, immediate burial, and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, scattering garden, gardens, and cremation niches.
Published pricing at Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 57% 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 Miramar National Cemetery in CA, about 10 miles from Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home. 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 Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,545. 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 Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home is located at 1818 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in San Diego, CA. You can reach the home at (619) 223-8100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic traditions, Hindu families, among others.
What sets Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home apart
- Offers a 100% service guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
- Located closest to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, with specialized veteran funeral services.
- Provides 24/7 availability with a real person answering calls for immediate assistance.
- Offers arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signature, for convenience.
- Features a wide array of personalized memorial keepsakes, such as fingerprint jewelry and Memory Glass.
- Provides 'white-glove service' for an elevated level of care.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
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- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
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- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veteran Funerals
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Jewish, Black traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.