Veteran services at Heritage Crematory
Heritage Crematory in El Mirage, AZ supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include funeral chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,295 for basic burial and $1,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremations, burial services, veteran's funerals, honoring life, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapels.
Published pricing at Heritage Crematory: direct cremation from $1,230. That places direct cremation roughly 12% below the Arizona median ($1,395). 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 National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, about 19 miles from Heritage Crematory. 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 231 funeral homes in Arizona. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Heritage Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,230. 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 Heritage Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heritage Crematory is located at 12525 Northwest Grand Ave. in El Mirage, AZ. You can reach the home at (623) 974-2054. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heritage Crematory offer veteran families?
Heritage Crematory provides funerals, cremations, burial services, veteran's funerals, honoring life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heritage Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heritage Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Heritage Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Apostolic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Heritage Crematory apart
- Fourth-generation family involvement from multiple founding families (Scheuerell, Klemmer, Johnson, Reiss).
- In-house crematory at their New Berlin location.
- Specialization in veteran's funerals, including assistance with military death and burial benefits.
- Ability to serve Spanish-speaking families with a fluent funeral director.
- Extensive grief support resources, including online counseling, interactive videos, and connections to local support groups.
- Integrated audio/visual systems and in-house printing for personalized tributes (photo boards, custom collages, memory cards, guest books).
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Apostolic, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: 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.