Veteran services at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa, HI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The mortuary offers a Public Servants Program providing honorable funeral tributes at no cost for career and volunteer law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel who die in the line of duty. This program also extends counseling services to their families. Additionally, 'Veterans Planning' is listed as a service." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,595 for basic burial and $2,418 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. 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 Borthwick Kauai Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,418. That places direct cremation roughly 66% above the Hawaii median ($1,460). 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 Kauai Veterans Cemetery in HI, approximately 9 miles from Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. Borthwick Kauai Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Hawaii has approximately 33 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,418. 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 Borthwick Kauai Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is located at 3168 Poipu Rd. in Koloa, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 742-7551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Borthwick Kauai Mortuary offer veteran families?
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary provides pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, funeral service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Borthwick Kauai Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The mortuary offers a Public Servants Program providing honorable funeral tributes at no cost for career and volunteer law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel who die in the line of duty. This program also extends counseling services to their families. Additionally, 'Veterans Planning' is listed as a service.
Which faith traditions does Borthwick Kauai Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Non-denominational, Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions families, among others.
What sets Borthwick Kauai Mortuary apart
- Long-standing presence on Kauaʻi since 1928, reflecting local history through plantation-style architecture.
- Non-denominational services accommodating a wide array of religious and cultural traditions, with specific resources for Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant funeral customs.
- On-site cremation services, including options for cremation remembrance jewelry and mail delivery of ashes.
- Public Servants Program offering no-cost funeral tributes and counseling for fallen law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel.
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing exclusive benefits such as the Relocation Protection Program.
- Chapel with seating for up to 150 guests, equipped with audiovisual technology, and an outdoor dining area for catered receptions.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Public Servants Program
- · Non-Denominational Services
- · Cultural Traditions
- · Religious Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Non-denominational, Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant (Christian). Languages spoken at the home: English, 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.