Veteran services at Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu
Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu is a funeral home in Lake Havasu City, AZ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu: direct cremation from $1,690 and basic burial from $2,200. 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 Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NV, approximately 104 miles from Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu. Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu holds a 4.3-star rating from 28 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Desert Lawn Funeral Home - Lake Havasu. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Trinity, on behalf of my family, I want to sincerely thank you for the care and compassion you provided during the recent passing of my father, Jerry. Your support throughout the whole process brought us comfort during an incredibly difficult time. From the first phone call to the final arrangements, you were kind, professional, and respectful. I truly appreciated the dignity with which you treated my father and the thoughtful guidance you offered me every step of the way. Please know how much your services meant to us and how grateful we are for your help in honoring his memory with such care. Thank you for going above and beyond during this hard time.”
“I recently had the privilege of receiving exceptional service from Desert Lawn Lake Havasu during a time of great need. After experiencing a loss with special circumstances, Blair Smiley went above and beyond to provide us with comfort and support. From my first phone call, I was greeted with warmth and empathy. Blair guided us through every step of the process with professionalism and sensitivity. Her attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our unique situation eased our burden during this challenging time. In addition to their outstanding service, Desert Lawn demonstrated their commitment to compassion by offering us a discount. This gesture not only helped alleviate some of the financial stress but also reinforced their genuine care for their clients. I cannot thank Blair and the entire team at Desert Lawn Lake Havasu enough for their kindness and understanding. Their dedication to providing dignified and personalized service made a difficult experience more bearable. I wholeheartedly recommend Desert Lawn Lake Havasu to anyone in need of funeral services, knowing they will be treated with the utmost care and respect.”
“I am so very grateful for Zilla and how she was there for my family. Dealing with everything that’s been going on has been stressful and thankfully Zilla has made this process stress free for us. It’s been rough especially since we lost someone so very important. I will definitely be telling others about our experience here and hope they consider coming here in the future.”
“Desert Lawn provided exceptional support for my family and me during a challenging time. We are grateful for everything Zilla and the team did for us, from handling death certificates and cremation to offering overall support within just a few weeks. They truly helped us find closure.♥️”
“I am very thankful that Lori was there for me when my husband passed away. Since I was alone through the process she was there to give me support & answered my concerns. Since we had a preplanned arrangement from out of state, she knew how to process it. I would definitely refer desert lawn to anyone I know.”
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.