Veteran services at Oak Park Hills Chapel
Oak Park Hills Chapel in Walnut Creek, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include multiple chapels, reception room, and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, memorial programs and stationery, and cremation urns. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include multiple chapels and chapel.
Published pricing at Oak Park Hills Chapel: direct cremation from $2,595 and basic burial from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 60% above 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 35 miles from Oak Park Hills Chapel. 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 Oak Park Hills Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595, basic burial starts at $2,300. 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 Oak Park Hills Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Oak Park Hills Chapel is located at 3111 North Main Street in Walnut Creek, CA. You can reach the home at (925) 934-6500. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Oak Park Hills Chapel offer veteran families?
Oak Park Hills Chapel provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Oak Park Hills Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Oak Park Hills Chapel 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.
What sets Oak Park Hills Chapel apart
- Origin in a former military medical building, fostering a special relationship with military families.
- Certified Veterans Funeral Specialists with professionals trained in veteran funeral care and ethics.
- Japanese-speaking funeral advisors available.
- Offers human composting (natural organic reduction/terramation) as a death care alternative.
- Provides Parting Stones made from cremated remains.
- Pet-friendly facilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Priority Mail of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Ash Scattering
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Funeral Specialists
- · Japanese Speaking Funeral Advisors
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: Japanese.
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.