Veteran services at Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc
Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc, located in Honolulu, HI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Hosoi Garden Mortuary assists families with arrangements for veterans, including guidance on necessary documentation such as Veterans discharge papers (DD-214). Obituaries on their website indicate experience with services for U.S. Army veterans of various conflicts." On-site amenities include small chapel, makai chapel, and mauka chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,230 for basic burial and $2,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 3.3 stars across 7.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, burial, and cremation. 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 small chapel, makai chapel, and mauka chapel. 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 Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $2,020. That places direct cremation roughly 38% above 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 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in HI, approximately 1 miles from Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc. Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc 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. Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,020. 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 Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc is located at 30 North Kukui Street in Honolulu, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 538-3877. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc provides pre-need planning, funeral services, memorial services, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hosoi Garden Mortuary assists families with arrangements for veterans, including guidance on necessary documentation such as Veterans discharge papers (DD-214). Obituaries on their website indicate experience with services for U.S. Army veterans of various conflicts.
Which faith traditions does Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths and customs families, among others.
How do families rate Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc?
Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc holds a 3.3-star rating across 7 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1900, serving the O'ahu community.
- Modern facilities, updated in 2013, include a multi-level parking garage and contemporary cremation capabilities.
- Ability to accommodate diverse faiths and customs for services, whether held at the mortuary or an external location.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services designed to allow individuals to specify their wishes and reduce the emotional and financial burden on family members.
- Detailed guidance and 24/7 availability for families navigating the immediate steps and arrangements following a death.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths and customs.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc has documented experience supporting the following branches:
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“My mom's service was held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. The staff were caring and thorough in making the arrangements as we wanted. Ricki and Stephanie are pros at this. I'm so glad the service went so well. Mahalo Hosoi.”
“I would not recommend Hosoi for a funeral memorial. From the beginning it was just a comedy of errors. With the exception of Ruby Uyeda and the person serving drinks during the dinner reception, all other staff members were very cold. Our funeral arrangements meeting was conducted outside of the office in the hallway. We were told by Ricki that he would send us info about florist and caterers. After waiting several days we had to call and ask for the items. He sent the incorrect version of the Obit to be published in the Star Advertiser after we sent them what we wanted published. We were not given any recommendations about having a program and thank you note prepared and printed. It was the Priest at Mary Star of The Seas that created the program and purchased the thank you note on Amazon. The one important event of the memorial services was a video, created by a family member. Ruby was very very helpful, assuring the video would work. Also she was the only one that gave her condolence to the family and ask the attendees to keep the family in their thoughts. That is the reason for a rating of 2. Other than that it would have been a 1.”
“Don't be like Justin Sinclair and try to use a funeral home parking lot for your parking while you're out playing tourist. Have some decent human respect and leave the parking open for those trying to pay their last respects. Please report his review as Not Helpful if you feel the same way.”
“Absolutely the worst experience you could have while grieving. Unbelievably insensitive for people in this kind of business. Went across the street to Mililani and they were the complete opposite - a perfect experience.”
“Money. Bring lots. Can’t get in touch with Rick, the director. Doesn’t call back. Got so bad that we requested to change funeral homes but he didn’t make it easy and wanted signatures from all the deceased ones siblings even though the deceased did not want them involved and had given power of attorney to someone else. Don’t trust this place.”
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.