Veteran services at Jones Mortuary Inc
Jones Mortuary Inc in East Palo Alto, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Jones Mortuary Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags. The founder, Charles A. Jones, served in the armed forces." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,195 for basic burial and $2,245 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, cremation services, burial services, memorial services, and burial vaults. 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 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 Jones Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $1,275. That places direct cremation roughly 21% 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 California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in CA, approximately 60 miles from Jones Mortuary Inc. Jones Mortuary Inc 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. Jones Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Jones Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,275. 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 Jones Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jones Mortuary Inc is located at 660 Donohoe Street in East Palo Alto, CA. You can reach the home at (650) 323-2481. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jones Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Jones Mortuary Inc provides pre-arrangements, live stream services, veterans headstones, veterans burial flags, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jones Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Jones Mortuary Inc. provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with obtaining veterans' headstones and burial flags. The founder, Charles A. Jones, served in the armed forces.
Which faith traditions does Jones Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Jones Mortuary Inc apart
- Long-standing family-founded business with nearly 50 years of service in the East Palo Alto and Bay Area communities.
- Commitment to assisting families in financial distress with dignified and affordable funeral arrangements.
- Founder Charles A. Jones's reputation for a calm and empathetic demeanor during emotional times.
- Extensive community involvement and civic-minded contributions by the founder.
- Comprehensive online resources including grief support, funeral etiquette guidance, and information on social security benefits.
- Offering live stream services for funeral and memorial events, enhancing accessibility for distant family and friends.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urns
- · Urn Vaults
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · California Funeral Directors Association (CFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Embalmers Association
- · 100 Black women of Funeral Service
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Cremation Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian, Catholic.
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.