Veteran services at Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services
Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services is a funeral home in Santa Rosa, CA that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,596. 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, approximately 42 miles from Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services. Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“They are really attentive and kind. My mom purchased a funeral plan in 2008. She passed away 7/4/25. They honored the cost at which she paid in 2008 (about a 2500+ difference) without saying a word about "not making much money on this you know" as stated in previous reviews. Thomas, the funeral director, is very personable and empathetic. Although what my family wants versus what my mom paid for is different, they handled it very professionally.”
“Lafferty & Smith Colonial Chapel provided outstanding care and support to our family after the passing of our mother, just as they did 10 years ago when our father passed. Thomas and Tanya were a pleasure to work with—compassionate, professional, and incredibly helpful during a difficult time. They guided us through every step of the process and even helped us use an insurance policy that had been purchased many years ago. Their experience and kindness made all the difference, and we’re deeply grateful.”
“I had worked years ago with Lafferty and Smith when a loved one passed away, and needed their help again in 2025. Just as before, they were professional and caring. My main contact was funeral director Thomas Eyre. I very much appreciated not only his knowledge of the process, but also his responsiveness. I highly recommend them.”
“Thomas is a wonderful person. He was caring, and so helpful when I really needed for him to be. Thank you, Thomas.”
“The wonderful people who work here not only took time to understand our culture but they way took such care of our auntie with respect and this never felt like a business. They showed so much care and love to us. Checking on me often and even after everything was done, they kept in contact. If we must sit in that front seat and say goodbye to a loved one, I wouldn't want to be sitting anywhere but with my family and friends. Thank you for all you did, the details you listen to, the hugs, and calls. We are forever grateful.”
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.