Veteran services at Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest
Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest is a funeral home in Bakersfield, CA that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Bakersfield National Cemetery in CA, approximately 8 miles from Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest. Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest holds a 4.5-star rating from 271 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and meaningful celebration of life for my mother. David, Chris, and Chelsie were absolutely wonderful from start to finish—caring, professional, and attentive to our needs. They were accommodating and kept us informed throughout the entire event, communicating clearly so everything ran smoothly. We originally planned for about 300 people, but more than 500 showed up to honor her. The staff at Greenlawn Cemetery SW handled the overflow with such grace. They set up extra chairs and tables, and even opened an additional room during the reception. Being able to hold the entire service and reception in one place made everything so much easier on our family during such a difficult time. So many people have reached out since to tell us it was the most beautiful and touching celebration of life they’ve ever attended. That means the world to us. Thank you, Greenlawn Cemetery SW, for taking such good care of our family when we needed it most. We are forever grateful. P.S. The dove release was such a beautiful and emotional experience. It brought us so much comfort and peace, serving as a perfect symbol that my mother is now in heaven.”
“I contacted Green Lawn to find out if they could take my mothers body to their mortuary, so that the Boston University could then procure her brain for research prior to her prepaid cremation. Devin and the staff at Green Lawn were very kind to explain everything and how this might work for us. I was very upset and frustrated by the run around I was getting from the cremation folks, and their kindness, patience, and even repetition of the details was so very helpful and reassuring. It was very important to My 100-1/2 yr old mother to have the special urn that she had picked out years ago, and to use the custom decorated California Certified alternative Cremation Container that had been prepared by her loved ones with photos, flowers, and special sentiments written on it. Green Lawn took care of these personal requests without any hesitation. I highly recommend Green Lawn for their kindness, personalized service, and professionalism for helping my family at a very tender time.”
“We had a truly positive experience with Greenlawn Mortuary SW during a very difficult time for our family. From the moment we walked in, Icela Landaverde treated us with compassion, patience and genuine care. They took the time to explain every step of the process clearly and never made us feel rushed or pressured. The arrangements were handled professionally and thoughtfully and every detail was carried out exactly as discussed. We are deeply grateful for their kindness and professionalism, and i would highly recomment Greenlawn Mortuary to anyone in need of caring and respectful funeral services. Special thanks to ICELA LANDAVERDE”
“I had a truly positive experience working with Ms. Icela Landaverde at Greenlawn Funeral Homes. From the moment I reached out, she was incredibly compassionate and understanding. She took the time to explain all the available options, and her guidance made the entire process much easier during a difficult time. Ms. Icela was attentive to all the details, and her professionalism ensured that everything went smoothly. I felt supported and cared for throughout, and I’m grateful for her kindness and expertise.”
“Everyone was extremely helpful, patient, and kind throughout this process. I never once felt like I was forced to purchase more than what I wanted/needed and that can happen at some funeral homes. Chelsie was a professional and caring funeral director and I couldn’t have done it without her. Sergio was also extremely supportive and helpful with the burial process. Thank you all for your kindness and support during an extremely difficult time.”
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.