Earth Funeral

Veteran services at Earth Funeral

Earth Funeral, located in San Francisco, CA, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $4,950 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $995. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 5.0-star average over 170 reviews.

Published pricing at Earth Funeral: services starting at $5,000. 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, approximately 51 miles from Earth Funeral. Earth Funeral can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Earth Funeral also accommodates Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

Earth Funeral holds a 5.0-star rating from 170 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.

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. Earth Funeral is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Earth Funeral cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, general services start at $5,000. 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 Earth Funeral located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Earth Funeral is located at 576 Sacramento Street # 3Fl in San Francisco, CA. You can reach the home at (813) 388-1430. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Earth Funeral offer veteran families?

Earth Funeral provides soil transformation, human composting, natural organic reduction, immediate need arrangements, imminent need arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Earth Funeral help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Earth Funeral 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.

How do families rate Earth Funeral?

Earth Funeral holds a 5.0-star rating across 170 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Earth Funeral apart

Specialization in soil transformation (human composting/Natural Organic Reduction) as an eco-friendly alternative.
Donation of remaining nutrient-rich soil to conservation projects for land restoration (e.g., Olympic Peninsula, Sierra Riverlands).
State-of-the-art facilities utilizing proprietary vessel technology for an optimized and monitored transformation process.
Comprehensive online arrangement process and a dedicated online portal for managing services and receiving real-time updates.
Transparent pricing with a clear base cost and no hidden fees.
Worldwide coverage option for prepaid plans, including transportation if death occurs away from home.

On-site facilities

· State-of-the-art Facilities

· Custom, Private Vessels

· Conservation Lands

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Homesteaders
· Sutter Health
· Bristol Hospice
· Providence Hospice
· Brighton Hospice
· Assured Hospice
· Kaiser Permanente
· Vitas Healthcare

Specializations

· Soil Transformation
· Human Composting
· Natural Organic Reduction

What families have said

Chad showed patience and kindness during planning while being upfront about costs. Earth Funeral handles cremation and green burial quickly, with transparent pricing that avoids surprise expenses.

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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.

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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.