Veteran services at Draper Mortuary
For veterans in Ontario, CA, Draper Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, customized memorial service, veterans planning, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include multiple chapels, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), draper memorial chapel (seats 200), pearl chapel (holds up to 50), and gardens.
Published pricing at Draper Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 23% 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 Riverside National Cemetery in CA, about 26 miles from Draper 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 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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Latin Music Selections
- · Ritual Washing
- · Spanish/Español
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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.
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.