Veteran services at Oahu Mortuary
Oahu Mortuary, located in Honolulu, HI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate 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: cremation services, burial services, and veteran options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, glass cremation niches, and columbarium.
Published pricing at Oahu Mortuary: direct cremation from $895. That places direct cremation roughly 39% below the Hawaii median ($1,460). 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 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in HI, about 1 miles from Oahu Mortuary. 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 33 funeral homes in Hawaii. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Oahu Mortuary 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 Oahu Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oahu Mortuary is located at 2162 Nuuanu Avenue in Honolulu, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 538-1538. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oahu Mortuary offer veteran families?
Oahu Mortuary provides pre-planning services, funeral services, cremation services, burial services, veteran options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oahu Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Oahu Mortuary mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Oahu Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, General Christian, Other faiths as accommodated families, among others.
What sets Oahu Mortuary apart
- Wholly-owned subsidiary of O'ahu Cemetery & Crematory, established in 1844, Hawaii's oldest public cemetery.
- Operates Hawaii's first public crematory, established in 1906, with a new facility completed in 2015 featuring three cremation units for efficient service.
- Features a historic chapel designed in 1906 by renowned architect Oliver G. Traphagen, seating up to 150 guests, with an adjacent lanai for receptions.
- Functions as a non-profit 501(c)(13) organization, with all generated funds supporting educational outreach, affordable cremation services, and the perpetual maintenance of the 18-acre cemetery grounds.
- Offers online planning tools for services, products, and pricing, including a 'Simple Cremation' option for $1,495.
- The co-located O'ahu Cemetery grounds feature the state's largest collection of 19th-century grave art, ornamental gardens, and a cremation water garden.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · O’ahu Cemetery & Crematory
- · O’ahu Cemetery Association
Specialties
- · Online Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, General Christian, Other faiths as accommodated. Languages spoken at the home: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French, Japanese, Korean, Maori, Samoan, Spanish.
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.