Veteran services at Lafferty & Smith Colonial
Veteran families in Santa Rosa, CA can turn to Lafferty & Smith Colonial for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,475 for basic burial and $1,355 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: low cost cremation, veterans services, burial, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Lafferty & Smith Colonial: direct cremation from $1,600. That places direct cremation roughly 1% below 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 43 miles from Lafferty & Smith Colonial. 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 Lafferty & Smith Colonial cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,600. 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 Lafferty & Smith Colonial located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lafferty & Smith Colonial is located at 4321 Sonoma Hwy. in Santa Rosa, CA. You can reach the home at (707) 539-2921. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lafferty & Smith Colonial offer veteran families?
Lafferty & Smith Colonial provides low cost cremation, funeral services, traditional service options, alternative service options, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lafferty & Smith Colonial help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lafferty & Smith Colonial mentions VA benefits paperwork and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lafferty & Smith Colonial accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations), All faiths (accommodated through clergy coordination) families, among others.
What sets Lafferty & Smith Colonial apart
- Over 135 years of continuous operation, tracing its roots back to 1886.
- Relocated in 2025 to The Landmark Building, a historic Edwardian-era structure at 725 College Avenue in Santa Rosa.
- Owns and operates its own crematory, allowing for direct oversight of the cremation process.
- Offers transparent, all-inclusive pricing for low-cost direct cremation starting at $1,596.00.
- Affiliated with Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory and Cypress Hill Memorial Park.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Low Cost Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory
- · Cypress Hill Memorial Park
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Low Cost Cremation
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations), All faiths (accommodated through clergy coordination). 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.