Veteran services at Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services
Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services serves veteran families in Santa Rosa, CA with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,596 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.7 stars from 7 reviews.
Published pricing at Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,596. 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 42 miles from Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services. 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 Cremation and Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,596. 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 Cremation and Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services is located at 725 College Avenue Ste 1 in Santa Rosa, CA. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services starts at $1,596. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services 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 Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services?
Lafferty & Smith Cremation and Funeral Services holds a 4.7-star rating across 7 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Thomas Eyre, the funeral director, knows the process inside out and responds quickly to families. He worked with insurance plans purchased years ago and balanced what families wanted against what pre-arrangements covered.
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.