Veteran services at Monarch Memorial
Veteran families in Bakersfield, CA can turn to Monarch Memorial for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $1,895 for basic burial and $895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, memorials & celebrations, online memorials, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Monarch Memorial: services starting at $3,395. 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 Bakersfield National Cemetery in CA, about 13 miles from Monarch Memorial. 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 Monarch Memorial cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, general services start at $3,395. 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 Monarch Memorial located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Monarch Memorial is located at 2801 F Street in Bakersfield, CA. You can reach the home at (661) 323-7119. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Monarch Memorial offer veteran families?
Monarch Memorial provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorials & celebrations, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Monarch Memorial help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Monarch Memorial mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Monarch Memorial apart
- Explicitly states and demonstrates being the most affordable funeral provider in the Bakersfield area with a comparative price list.
- Offers a specific "Monarch Life Stories" service for $3,395.00 (services only, with purchase of a casket).
- Provides comprehensive grief support programs.
- Offers a "Caregiver Recognition" program for local caregivers.
- Extensive assistance with administrative tasks including vital records, permits, death certificates, life insurance, veteran's benefits, and Social Security claims.
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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.