Veteran services at Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore
Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore in Lake Elsinore, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The mortuary offers military tributes as part of their personalized services." 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). 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 Riverside National Cemetery in CA, approximately 15 miles from Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore. Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Evans-Brown - Lake Elsinore is among them.
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?
The mortuary offers military tributes as part of their personalized services.
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 & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.