Diamond Head Mortuary

Veteran services at Diamond Head Mortuary

For veterans in Honolulu, HI, Diamond Head Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Diamond Head Mortuary offers specialized Veteran Services, including an "American Hero Service Plan" that provides special savings for veterans and their loved ones." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,795 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, cemetery arrangements, veteran services, memorialization services, and burial. 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 zen garden. 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 Diamond Head Mortuary: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 32% below 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 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in HI, approximately 4 miles from Diamond Head Mortuary. Diamond Head 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. Diamond Head Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Diamond Head Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $995. 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 Diamond Head Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Diamond Head Mortuary is located at 535 18Th Avenue in Honolulu, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 735-2872. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Diamond Head Mortuary offer veteran families?

Diamond Head Mortuary provides full-service funerals, cremation, cemetery arrangements, traditional hawaiian customs, diverse cultural traditions, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Diamond Head Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Diamond Head Mortuary offers specialized Veteran Services, including an "American Hero Service Plan" that provides special savings for veterans and their loved ones.

Which faith traditions does Diamond Head Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Buddhist, All Religions (as stated by affiliate Valley of the Temples) families, among others.

What sets Diamond Head Mortuary apart

Carries the legacy of Williams Funeral Services, established in 1859, making it the oldest funeral service provider in Hawaii.
Specializes in incorporating traditional Hawaiian customs and diverse cultural traditions for multicultural families.
Offers a "one-stop convenience" with an expansive funeral home, cemetery, and crematory through its partnership with Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Provides 24/7/365 phone support for immediate needs and offers virtual appointments for arrangements.
Features comprehensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos, daily email affirmations, and guides for adults and children.
Offers pre-planning services that are transferable to any funeral home in the United States.

Military & veteran services offered

★Cemetery Arrangements

★Veteran Services

★Memorialization Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Cemetery

· Crematory

· Chapel

· Zen Garden

· Meditation Pavilion

· Shinji-ike Reflection Pond

· Byodo-In Temple

· Reception Area

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Williams Funeral Services
· Valley of the Temples Memorial Park & Crematory
· Byodo-In Temple

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Multicultural Families
· Hawaiian Customs

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations), Catholic, Buddhist, All Religions (as stated by affiliate Valley of the Temples).

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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.