Veteran services at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, located in Kaneohe, HI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary offers specialized Veteran Services, including the American Hero Service Plan, which provides special savings for veterans and first responders." On-site amenities include free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial services, memorial services, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include valley of the temples memorial park and zen garden. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 32% below the Hawaii median ($1,460). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in HI, approximately 1 miles from Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Hawaii has approximately 33 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $995. 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 Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is located at 47-200 Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 247-0437. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary offer veteran families?
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, memorial services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary offers specialized Veteran Services, including the American Hero Service Plan, which provides special savings for veterans and first responders.
Which faith traditions does Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Christian denominations (including Anglican, Baptist, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed), Catholic, Jewish, Other faiths as requested families, among others.
What sets Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary apart
- Integrated mortuary and memorial park services within the 240-acre Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, featuring the Byodo-In Temple and Zen Garden.
- 24/7/365 phone support for immediate needs.
- Accommodates all religions, cultures, and backgrounds, offering multicultural funerals.
- Specialized Veteran Services, including the American Hero Service Plan and special savings for veterans and first responders.
- Offers online funerals and virtual appointments for arrangement convenience.
- Features a 10,036 sq. ft. facility with modern audio/visual systems and live streaming capabilities for services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Christian denominations (including Anglican, Baptist, Congregational, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed), Catholic, Jewish, Other faiths as requested. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.