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. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 170 reviews.
Published pricing at Earth Funeral: services starting at $5,000. 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 51 miles from Earth Funeral. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Earth Funeral lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Earth Funeral has a 5.0-star rating from 170 Google reviews.
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 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
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Homesteaders
- · Sutter Health
- · Bristol Hospice
- · Providence Hospice
- · Brighton Hospice
- · Assured Hospice
- · Kaiser Permanente
- · Vitas Healthcare
Specialties
- · 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.
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.