Veteran services at Heritage Memorial Services
Heritage Memorial Services serves veteran families in Huntington Beach, CA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Heritage Memorial Services offers specific funeral services tailored to honor military service members and veterans, including the preparation and filing of veteran claims." 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. A smaller but favorable set of 15 reviews averages 4.7 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorialization options, veteran funeral services, and burial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Heritage Memorial Services: direct cremation from $2,270. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the California median ($1,617). 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Annex in CA, approximately 36 miles from Heritage Memorial Services. Heritage Memorial Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Heritage Memorial Services holds a 4.7-star rating from 15 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
California has approximately 1,115 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Heritage Memorial Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Heritage Memorial Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,270. 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 Memorial Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heritage Memorial Services is located at 17712 Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach, CA. You can reach the home at (714) 842-2400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heritage Memorial Services offer veteran families?
Heritage Memorial Services provides funeral services, cremation services, memorialization options, pre plan funeral services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heritage Memorial Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Heritage Memorial Services offers specific funeral services tailored to honor military service members and veterans, including the preparation and filing of veteran claims.
Which faith traditions does Heritage Memorial Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths, cultures, and traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Heritage Memorial Services?
Heritage Memorial Services holds a 4.7-star rating across 15 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Heritage Memorial Services apart
- Personalized tributes and customized funeral and cremation services to celebrate unique lives.
- Pre-planning services through their "Caring Decisions" program, ensuring wishes are honored and providing peace of mind.
- Specialization in Veteran Funeral Services, tailored to honor military service members.
- Facility designed with light, airy decor and personal touches to create a soothing and welcoming environment.
- Affiliation with Dilday Brothers Funeral Directors (Heritage-Dilday), indicating a strong local presence and history.
- Multilingual website accessibility options for Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Spanish, and Vietnamese speakers, in addition to English.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Dilday Brothers Funeral Directors
- · Heritage-Dilday
Specializations
- · Memories By Design Program
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths, cultures, and traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Spanish, Vietnamese.
What families have said
Cesar made Buddhist service arrangements personal and manageable, guiding families through planning even during Covid restrictions. One facility administrator experienced a seven-hour wait for remains pickup against an initial two-hour estimate.
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.