Draper Mortuary

Veteran services at Draper Mortuary

For veterans in Ontario, CA, Draper Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Draper Mortuary offers specialized Veterans Planning services. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, they are committed to providing no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and first responders who have fallen in the line of duty." On-site amenities include multiple chapels, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,445 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, customized memorial service, veterans planning, and private viewing before cremation. 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 multiple chapels, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), draper memorial chapel (seats 200), pearl chapel (holds up to 50), and gardens. 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 Draper Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the California median ($1,617). 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 Riverside National Cemetery in CA, approximately 26 miles from Draper Mortuary. Draper Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

California has approximately 1,115 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Draper Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Draper Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Draper Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Draper Mortuary is located at 811 North Mountain Avenue in Ontario, CA. You can reach the home at (909) 986-1131. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Draper Mortuary offer veteran families?

Draper Mortuary provides traditional funeral, cremation, customized memorial service, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Draper Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Draper Mortuary offers specialized Veterans Planning services. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, they are committed to providing no-cost burial and funeral services for eligible homeless veterans and first responders who have fallen in the line of duty.

Which faith traditions does Draper Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions families, among others.

What sets Draper Mortuary apart

100% Service Guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network
In-home visitations available
Arrangements can be made by phone or email
Assistance with scattering ashes
Private viewing before cremation
Home delivery of ashes

Military & veteran services offered

★Customized Memorial Service

★Veterans Planning

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation
· Private Viewing Before Cremation
· Home Delivery Of Ashes
· Mail Delivery Of Ashes
· Ritual Washing

On-site facilities

· Flexible Event Space

· Celebration Of Life Center

· Multiple Chapels

· Large-Capacity Chapel (Up To 250)

· Piano Or Organ On-Site

· Coffee Lounge

· Large Reception Area

· Draper Memorial Chapel (Seats 200)

· Pearl Chapel (Holds Up To 50)

· Reception Hall (Accommodates 80)

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Multicultural Funerals
· Latin Music Selections
· Ritual Washing
· Spanish/Español
· Asian Funeral Traditions
· Buddhist Funeral Traditions
· Catholic Funeral Traditions
· Hispanic Funeral Traditions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.

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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.