Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary

Veteran services at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary serves veteran families in Fallbrook, CA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The mortuary lists the Wounded Warrior Project as a memorial/charity option. Additionally, the nearby Odd Fellows Cemetery of Fallbrook is the final resting place for Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Mexican War veterans, and holds special ceremonies on Federal holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery is also a resource for veterans." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,595 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation, complete funeral service with cremation, viewing or visitation with cremation, cremation with memorial service, direct cremation with family-only final farewell, and graveside service with visitation. 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. 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 Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Riverside National Cemetery in CA, approximately 35 miles from Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary. Berry-Bell & Hall 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. Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary is located at 333 North Vine St. in Fallbrook, CA. You can reach the home at (760) 728-1689. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary offer veteran families?

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary provides direct cremation, complete funeral service with cremation, viewing or visitation with cremation, cremation with memorial service, direct cremation with family-only final farewell, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The mortuary lists the Wounded Warrior Project as a memorial/charity option. Additionally, the nearby Odd Fellows Cemetery of Fallbrook is the final resting place for Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Mexican War veterans, and holds special ceremonies on Federal holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery is also a resource for veterans.

Which faith traditions does Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, All Faiths families, among others.

What sets Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary apart

Long-standing history as Fallbrook's only mortuary, established in 1948.
Re-established as a family-owned and operated business by the McGargill family since 2001.
Comprehensive online Griefwords Library, offering extensive articles and guidance on various aspects of grief and mourning.
Commitment to personalized services that honor individual faith, traditions, and customs.
On-site facilities including a chapel, reception area, and dedicated selection rooms for caskets and urns.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cremation With Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service With Visitation
· Graveside Service (Family Only Viewing)
· Graveside Service (No Visitation Or Viewing)

Cremation

· Direct Cremation
· Complete Funeral Service With Cremation
· Viewing Or Visitation With Cremation
· Direct Cremation With Family-Only Final Farewell

On-site facilities

· Arrangement Office

· Casket Selection Room

· Chapel

· Foyer

· Urn Selection Room

· Meeting Room

· Kitchen

· Reception Area

· Handicapped Accessible

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, All Faiths.

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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.