Veteran services at Bravo Family Mortuary
Bravo Family Mortuary, located in San Diego, CA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large chapels, small chapels, and gated, on-premise outdoor parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,390 for basic burial and $1,505 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 130 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, green burial, flame cremation, water cremation, military funerals, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapels and small chapels.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Miramar National Cemetery in CA, about 9 miles from Bravo Family 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.
Bravo Family Mortuary lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Bravo Family Mortuary has a 4.9-star rating from 130 Google reviews.
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
Does Bravo Family Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Bravo Family Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (833) 762-7286 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Bravo Family Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bravo Family Mortuary is located at 4427 Rainier Avenue in San Diego, CA. You can reach the home at (833) 762-7286. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bravo Family Mortuary offer veteran families?
Bravo Family Mortuary provides traditional burial, green burial, flame cremation, water cremation, natural organic reduction (human composting), and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bravo Family Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bravo Family Mortuary mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bravo Family Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, All Faiths (Non-Denominational) families, among others.
How do families rate Bravo Family Mortuary?
Bravo Family Mortuary holds a 4.9-star rating across 130 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Bravo Family Mortuary apart
- Offers all five primary disposition methods: traditional burial, flame cremation, water cremation, green burial, and natural organic reduction.
- Specializes in military funerals, providing discounted services and full coordination with Miramar National Cemetery and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, including securing military honors.
- Family-owned and operated by Lena Bravo-Olsher and Steve Olsher.
- Features a state-of-the-art, on-site preparation facility.
- Includes a dedicated, private ceremonial space for families to perform cultural traditions like bathing or dressing their loved one.
- Equipped with a full production studio for 4K live streaming and in-house simulcasting of services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Green Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Flame Cremation
- · Water Cremation
- · Returning Loved One To Home State
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Military Funerals
- · Spanish Speaking
- · LGBTQIA+ Community Services
- · Services for All Faiths
- · Full-Service Funeral Home
- · 5-Star Reviews
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, All Faiths (Non-Denominational). Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
What families have said
Steve Olsher and Penny created a comfortable, modern space—nothing oppressive or antiquated—that made navigating post-mortem traditions less frightening. They and their team stayed steps ahead, handling logistics seamlessly while we grieved.
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.