Veteran services at Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary
For veterans in Needles, CA, Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 6 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, in-ground burial, veterans planning, military funeral honors, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.
Published pricing at Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,710. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above the California median ($1,617). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NV, about 79 miles from Dimond & Sons Needles 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.
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
What does a funeral at Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,710. 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 Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary is located at 222 East Street in Needles, CA. You can reach the home at (760) 326-2323. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary offer veteran families?
Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary provides funeral service, cremation, traditional burial, in-ground burial, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
How do families rate Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary?
Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary holds a 5.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary apart
- Affiliation with the Dignity Memorial network, providing exclusive benefits and a service guarantee.
- Extensive specialization in diverse cultural and religious funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions, as well as observances for Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- Offerings for personalized memorialization, such as funeral service video production, custom keepsake programs (fingerprint jewelry, cremation jewelry, Memory Glass), tribute movies, and memory books.
- Provision of catered events and reception facilities for post-service gatherings.
- Convenience services including arrangements by phone or email, and mail delivery of ashes.
- Comprehensive support for veterans, including planning and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
- · Christian Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Dimond & Sons Needles Mortuary, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“My mother passed in Nebraska so it was having to deal with two funeral homes. Dimond & Sons on the receiving end were spectacular in helping me make sure my mother was transported to Las Vegas and then to Needles, CA. Service graveside was dignified and the staff was great. If necessary I would use them again.”
“Kelly was great, she explained everything to myself and our children. She work hard trying to get the death certificate signed. That was a hard task for her. He didn't have a primary care Dr and he passed away at home. Thank you Kelly”
“Kelly was absolutely amazing to work with. I had no idea what I was doing or steps I needed to take and she walked me thru it with care and consideration for our family. We are so very grateful!”
“Thank you so much for handling my dad dwayne funeral and cremation, Stacy was very helpful and caring she went out of her way to take care of all of my needs,and dwayne needs to. I would recommend you to family and friends. Thanks Teresa Bilgard”
“Thank you so much for being their for me. Bobby was not just my brother but my best friend. Being so far away I am so happy that you could handle everything. Thank you again joy”
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.