Veteran services at Olive Tree Mortuary
For veterans in Stanton, CA, Olive Tree Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,375 for basic burial and $1,425 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Olive Tree Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,425 and basic burial from $2,375. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Annex in CA, about 32 miles from Olive Tree 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.
Olive Tree Mortuary lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Olive Tree Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,425, basic burial starts at $2,375. 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 Olive Tree Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Olive Tree Mortuary is located at 8381 Katella Avenue Ste F in Stanton, CA. You can reach the home at (714) 739-1961. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Olive Tree Mortuary offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Olive Tree Mortuary starts at $1,425. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Olive Tree Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Olive Tree Mortuary 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.
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.