Veteran services at Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home
For veterans in Oakland, CA, Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Fouché's Hudson Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran funeral services, including arranging military funeral honors. Eligible veterans may receive a grave site at a National Cemetery, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, headstones, markers, medallions, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate at no cost. The funeral home assists families in securing these benefits by requiring the decedent’s DD Form 214, which verifies military service and is essential for obtaining a burial flag and scheduling burial in a National Cemetery. For specific eligibility information, families are directed to contact the Veteran’s Administration Benefits Office." On-site amenities include chapel of peace and reception / repast room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,620 for basic burial and $1,960 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.2 stars from 32 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and military funeral honors. 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 fountain and garden and chapel of peace. 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 Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,960. That places direct cremation roughly 21% above 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, approximately 46 miles from Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home. Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home holds a 4.2-star rating from 32 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. Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,960. 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 Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home is located at 3665 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, CA. You can reach the home at (510) 654-8558. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional funeral service, burial, pre-need planning, advance planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Fouché's Hudson Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran funeral services, including arranging military funeral honors. Eligible veterans may receive a grave site at a National Cemetery, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, headstones, markers, medallions, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate at no cost. The funeral home assists families in securing these benefits by requiring the decedent’s DD Form 214, which verifies military service and is essential for obtaining a burial flag and scheduling burial in a National Cemetery. For specific eligibility information, families are directed to contact the Veteran’s Administration Benefits Office.
Which faith traditions does Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-denominational), Episcopal families, among others.
How do families rate Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home?
Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home holds a 4.2-star rating across 32 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home apart
- Oldest independently owned African American funeral home in the Far Western Region of the United States, established in 1915.
- Historical role as a proponent of the Civil Rights Movement, utilizing business profits to finance families, churches, organizations, and civil rights platforms.
- Cofounded Trans Bay Federal Savings and Loan of San Francisco and First National Bank of Oakland to provide financial assistance to the Black community.
- Offers "Rest of Life Planning" with free group forums on Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, and Elder Abuse Awareness.
- Established the Fouché Foundation Fund, providing grants for training/skills programs, entrepreneurial ventures, or degree attainment.
- Features distinctive A-Frame architecture, a Mirror of Reflection Fountain and Garden, and a Chapel of Peace.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · California Morticians Association
Specializations
- · African American Funeral Home
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Catholic, Christian (Non-denominational), Episcopal, Jewish, Methodist, Muslim, Pentecostal, Presbyterian.
What families have said
Tammy Hardy counseled multiple families through arrangements with exceptional service. Reviews highlight Fouche's welcoming environment and attentive staff, though one family experienced communication gaps significant enough to seek another provider.
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.