Veteran services at Menlo Park Funeral Home
Veteran families in Menlo Park, CA can turn to Menlo Park Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include multiple chapel options, free parking, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, burial services, veteran services, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include multiple chapel options.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 60 miles from Menlo Park Funeral Home. 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
Does Menlo Park Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Menlo Park Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (650) 329-8022 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Menlo Park Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Menlo Park Funeral Home is located at 841 Menlo Avenue in Menlo Park, CA. You can reach the home at (650) 329-8022. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Menlo Park Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Menlo Park Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, burial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Menlo Park Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Menlo Park Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Menlo Park Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Presbyterian (ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians) families, among others.
What sets Menlo Park Funeral Home apart
- Flexible service locations, collaborating with families to select meaningful venues such as churches, parks, or private residences, rather than limiting services to a single funeral home facility.
- Streamlined operating model that combines timeless traditions with efficient practices to offer immediate cremation or burial services, aiming to reduce outdated and expensive business practices.
- Transparent and affordable pricing structures, committed to providing value without compromising on quality.
- Extensive online grief and healing resources, including interactive videos, daily email affirmations, and specialized guides for various needs.
- Leadership combining long-standing community presence (John O'Connor, founded 1975) with a modern, family-focused approach (Barry Bamford, President).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · California Licensed Funeral Establishment
Specialties
- · Personalized End-of-Life Planning
- · Flexible Service Locations
- · Transparent and Affordable Pricing
- · International Repatriation of Remains
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Presbyterian (ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians). Languages spoken at the home: Bilingual (specific languages not specified).
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.