Veteran services at Jay Chapel
Jay Chapel serves veteran families in Madera, CA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorialization options, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 42 miles from Jay Chapel. 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
Does Jay Chapel publish funeral prices?
Jay Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (559) 674-8814 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Jay Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jay Chapel is located at 1121 Roberts Avenue in Madera, CA. You can reach the home at (559) 674-8814. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jay Chapel offer veteran families?
Jay Chapel provides funeral services, cremation services, memorialization options, immediate need support, veteran funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jay Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jay Chapel mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Jay Chapel apart
- Over 130 years of continuous operation, established in 1893.
- Multi-generational family ownership, with the Jay family and their son-in-law continuing the legacy.
- Three generations of the founding family served as Madera County Coroner and Public Administrator for over 60 years.
- Deep community involvement, encouraging staff volunteering and collaborating with local organizations, including hospices and veteran groups.
- Specialization in Veteran Funeral Services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.