Veteran services at Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services
For veterans in Alameda, CA, Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,280 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorialization options, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,280. That places direct cremation roughly 41% 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 49 miles from Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services. 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 Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,280. 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 Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services is located at 2694 Blanding Avenue in Alameda, CA. You can reach the home at (510) 865-3755. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services provides funeral services, cremation services, memorialization options, pre-planning services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Greer Family Mortuary & Cremation Services apart
- Longest-serving mortuary in Alameda, operating since the 1950s.
- Specialization in Veteran Funeral Services and military honors.
- Offers live stream services for remote participation in tributes.
- Provides 'Caring Decisions' pre-planning resource for detailed arrangements and family peace of mind.
- Experienced staff with decades of experience serving diverse cultural backgrounds.
- On-site facilities including a chapel, viewing rooms, and reception space.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.