Veteran services at Higgins Chapel
For veterans in Antioch, CA, Higgins Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Higgins Chapel offers services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans. This includes providing the basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony, which involves the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. This ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces." Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include direct cremation, immediate burial, outer burial containers, burial services, cremation services, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Higgins Chapel: direct cremation from $2,445. That places direct cremation roughly 51% 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, approximately 28 miles from Higgins Chapel. Higgins Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Higgins Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Higgins Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,445. 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 Higgins Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Higgins Chapel is located at 1310 A St. in Antioch, CA. You can reach the home at (925) 757-4343. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Higgins Chapel offer veteran families?
Higgins Chapel provides basic services, embalming, preparation of body, refrigeration, visitation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Higgins Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Higgins Chapel offers services specifically tailored to honor military service members and veterans. This includes providing the basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony, which involves the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. This ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces.
Which faith traditions does Higgins Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Higgins Chapel apart
- 24/7 availability of licensed staff for immediate assistance and pre-planning services.
- Specialized services and honors for military service members and veterans, including flag presentation and Taps.
- Staff with specific capabilities to serve the Spanish-speaking community, exemplified by Managing Partner Marisol Solis.
- Emphasis on personalized services to suit individual family wishes and cultural backgrounds.
- Provision of a General Price List upon request and various payment options to meet diverse financial needs.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Outer Burial Containers
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Urns
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Spanish-Speaking Community Services
- · Veteran Burial Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. 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.