Veteran services at Graham-Hitch Mortuary
For veterans in Pleasanton, CA, Graham-Hitch Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, parking lot, and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,350 for basic burial and $1,560 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, direct cremation, immediate burial, use of equipment and staff at graveside, and use of facilities and staff for memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 53 miles from Graham-Hitch Mortuary. 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
Does Graham-Hitch Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Graham-Hitch Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (925) 846-5624 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Graham-Hitch Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Graham-Hitch Mortuary is located at 4167 1St Street in Pleasanton, CA. You can reach the home at (925) 846-5624. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Graham-Hitch Mortuary offer veteran families?
Graham-Hitch Mortuary provides advanced planning, basic services of funeral director and staff, burial, casket price range, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Graham-Hitch Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Graham-Hitch Mortuary mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Graham-Hitch Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Graham-Hitch Mortuary apart
- Over 125 years of continuous service in the Tri-Valley area, tracing back to 1891.
- Direct management of the Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery, offering burial and cremation plots.
- Specialization in personalized memorial and funeral services tailored to individual lives.
- Guaranteed inflation protection for pre-funded funeral arrangements.
- Portability of pre-arranged funeral plans for use at any funeral home nationwide.
- Cremations performed by their own staff at their Castro Valley location, Jess C. Spencer Mortuary and Crematory.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Use Of Equipment And Staff At Graveside
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Association Of California Cremationists
- · Pleasanton Chamber Of Commerce
Specialties
- · Advanced Planning
- · Military Honors
- · Pre-Arrangement
- · Pre-Funding
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.