Veteran services at Jay Chapel Directors
Jay Chapel Directors, located in Madera, CA, assists those who served and their families. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,619 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Jay Chapel Directors: direct cremation from $3,619. That places direct cremation roughly 124% above the California median ($1,617). 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 Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 34 miles from Jay Chapel Directors. 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 1,115 funeral homes in California. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jay Chapel Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,619. 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 Jay Chapel Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jay Chapel Directors is located at 1121 Roberts Ave. in Madera, CA. You can reach the home at (559) 674-8814. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Jay Chapel Directors offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Jay Chapel Directors starts at $3,619. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Jay Chapel Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jay Chapel Directors assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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.