Veteran services at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Ventura, CA can turn to Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,235 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.8 stars across 87 reviews.
Published pricing at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,235. That places direct cremation roughly 38% 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Annex in CA, about 50 miles from Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service has a 4.8-star rating from 87 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,235. 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 Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service is located at 757 East Main St. in Ventura, CA. You can reach the home at (805) 643-8623. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service starts at $2,235. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service 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 do families rate Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service?
Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service holds a 4.8-star rating across 87 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Michael coordinated a Sunday death requiring graveside service across Los Angeles, working with cemetery staff to handle all logistics smoothly. Delfino and Keith from the team ensured respectful service at graveside. Families praise his proactive communication and prompt responsiveness.
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.