Veteran services at Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries
Veteran families in Bakersfield, CA can turn to Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorialization options, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries: direct cremation from $2,090. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Bakersfield National Cemetery in CA, about 9 miles from Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries. 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 Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,090. 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 Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries is located at 3700 River Blvd. in Bakersfield, CA. You can reach the home at (661) 324-9701. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries offer veteran families?
Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries provides burial services, cremation services, memorialization options, pre-planning services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Greenlawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries apart
- Operates two distinct cemetery parks in Bakersfield (Southwest and Northeast).
- Owns and operates Bakersfield Monument Company on-site, providing custom monuments, markers, benches, and uprights since 1946.
- Features a Celebration of Life Center at its Southwest location for services and receptions.
- Offers live stream services for funerals.
- Provides pre-planning resources under 'Caring Decisions' to document wishes and manage future costs.
- Has a long-standing history in Bakersfield, established in 1931, with family involvement spanning generations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Monuments
- · Markers
- · Benches
- · Uprights
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.