Veteran services at East Lawn Palms Mortuary
Veteran families in Tucson, AZ can turn to East Lawn Palms Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery is a Level Three Founding Community Partner with the We Honor Veterans program. They offer a dedicated veterans cemetery section and provide assistance with planning veteran's memorial services. The facility hosts an annual Memorial Day service in the Garden of Honor, with support from Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 4903 and local Boy Scout troops." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, cremation remembrance jewelry, and online memorials. 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 large-capacity chapel, veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, cremation niches, and cremation 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 East Lawn Palms Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,415. That places direct cremation roughly 73% above the Arizona median ($1,395). 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 Monte Calvario Veterans Cemetery in AZ, approximately 15 miles from East Lawn Palms Mortuary. East Lawn Palms Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arizona has approximately 231 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. East Lawn Palms Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at East Lawn Palms Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,415. 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 East Lawn Palms Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
East Lawn Palms Mortuary is located at 5801 East Grant Road in Tucson, AZ. You can reach the home at (520) 885-6741. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does East Lawn Palms Mortuary offer veteran families?
East Lawn Palms Mortuary provides funeral planning, cremation, burial, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does East Lawn Palms Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery is a Level Three Founding Community Partner with the We Honor Veterans program. They offer a dedicated veterans cemetery section and provide assistance with planning veteran's memorial services. The facility hosts an annual Memorial Day service in the Garden of Honor, with support from Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 4903 and local Boy Scout troops.
Which faith traditions does East Lawn Palms Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Muslim, Jewish, Catholic families, among others.
What sets East Lawn Palms Mortuary apart
- 52-acre property with Santa Catalina Mountain views and meticulously manicured gardens.
- Remodeled in 2016 with modern design, natural light, and flexible event spaces, including a nondenominational chapel.
- On-site cemetery with diverse burial and cremation options, including a unique Nature Garden West cremation garden.
- Specialized cemetery sections for Veterans, Muslim, and Jewish communities, along with Tahara Room and Shomer/Watcher Services.
- On-site catering services with customizable menus for various events and dietary needs.
- Offers Celestis Memorial Spaceflight for unique ash disposition.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Muslim Cemetery Section
- · Jewish Cemetery Section
- · Veterans Cemetery Section
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Muslim, Jewish, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.