Veteran services at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers
Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers serves veteran families in Red Bluff, CA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is a Level One Founding Community Partner with veteran's memorial services, dedicated to honoring the lives and sacrifices of veterans and their families." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel and reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,585 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and veterans 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 large-capacity chapel and gardens. 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 Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below 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 Northern California Veterans Cemetery in CA, approximately 26 miles from Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers 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. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is located at 816 Walnut Street in Red Bluff, CA. You can reach the home at (530) 527-1174. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers offer veteran families?
Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers provides cremation, traditional burial, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is a Level One Founding Community Partner with veteran's memorial services, dedicated to honoring the lives and sacrifices of veterans and their families.
Which faith traditions does Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers apart
- Over a century of continuous operation, with roots dating back to 1882.
- On-site crematorium for convenience and peace of mind.
- Renovated chapel featuring stained-glass windows by local artist Jack Graham, depicting Red Bank Road country scenes.
- Offers a 100% service guarantee, emphasizing unparalleled attention to detail.
- Extensive specialization in multicultural and religious funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions, as well as observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- Active community involvement through programs like Adopt-A-Highway and hosting community drives.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos, Protestant Funeral Traditions. 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.