Veteran services at Bueler Chandler Mortuary
Bueler Chandler Mortuary, located in Chandler, AZ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary offers specialized services for honoring veterans, including arranging military funeral honors (such as the playing of “Taps” and the presentation of the United States flag), coordinating burial in VA national cemeteries, and providing expert guidance in navigating VA benefits." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,785 for basic burial and $1,785 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,750. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include immediate burial, cremation services, memorial services, veteran services, graveside services, and online memorial. 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 on-site 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 Bueler Chandler Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below the Arizona median ($1,395). 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 National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, approximately 28 miles from Bueler Chandler Mortuary. Bueler Chandler Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arizona has approximately 231 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Bueler Chandler Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Bueler Chandler Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Bueler Chandler Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bueler Chandler Mortuary is located at 14 West Hulet Dr. in Chandler, AZ. You can reach the home at (480) 963-6351. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bueler Chandler Mortuary offer veteran families?
Bueler Chandler Mortuary provides traditional funeral services, immediate burial, cremation services, memorial services, viewing services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bueler Chandler Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary offers specialized services for honoring veterans, including arranging military funeral honors (such as the playing of “Taps” and the presentation of the United States flag), coordinating burial in VA national cemeteries, and providing expert guidance in navigating VA benefits.
Which faith traditions does Bueler Chandler Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Bueler Chandler Mortuary apart
- Chandler's only family-owned funeral home, operating since 1952.
- Emphasis on personalized services, tailoring ceremonies to reflect the unique life, passions, and accomplishments of each individual.
- Extensive grief support resources, including free e-booklets, the GriefPlan Video Program, and a year of weekly grief messages.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services with flexible funding options to ease family burden and honor specific wishes.
- Accommodation of diverse cultural and religious service requirements.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH)
- · Arizona Funeral, Cemetery, and Cremation Association (AFCCA)
Specializations
- · Family Owned
- · Personalized Services
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal.
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.