Veteran services at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home in Ceres, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,880 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 9 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,880. That places direct cremation roughly 78% above 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 San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 31 miles from Franklin & Downs Funeral Home. 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 Franklin & Downs Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,880. 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 Franklin & Downs Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home is located at 2561 5th St. in Ceres, CA. You can reach the home at (209) 537-4711. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Franklin & Downs Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home starts at $2,880. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Franklin & Downs Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home 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 Franklin & Downs Funeral Home?
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 9 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Melissa at Franklin & Downs answered all questions and held space for personal service details. Staff like Dave delivered responsive arrangements with visible care for loved ones' dignity.
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.