Veteran services at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care
Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care in La Mesa, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include intimate chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,850 for basic burial and $1,235 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,160. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, and prepaid cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include intimate chapel.
Published pricing at Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care: direct cremation from $895. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Miramar National Cemetery in CA, about 12 miles from Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care. 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 Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $895. 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 Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care is located at 7043 University Avenue in La Mesa, CA. You can reach the home at (619) 337-1400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care offer veteran families?
Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, aftercare and grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care apart
- Offers modern death care alternatives including human composting (terramation) and Parting Stone.
- Provides free cremation with full body donation, supporting scientific research.
- Specializes in assisting veterans and their families with military honors and benefits.
- Features online arrangement options and free online obituaries for convenience.
- Maintains an intimate chapel, private viewing areas, and private gathering spaces within its facility.
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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.