Veteran services at Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore
Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore in Lake Elsinore, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,095 for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below 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 15 miles from Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore. 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 Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore is located at 126 East Graham Ave. in Lake Elsinore, CA. You can reach the home at (951) 674-3141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore starts at $1,195. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore 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.
What sets Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore apart
- Available 24/7 for immediate assistance and support
- Customized funeral and cremation services to celebrate unique lives and legacies
- Offers pre-planning options for peace of mind
- Experienced staff caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life
- Provides military tributes
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.