Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel

Veteran services at Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel

For veterans in Chowchilla, CA, Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, cremation jewelry, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel and gardens.

Published pricing at Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel: direct cremation from $1,750. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 42 miles from Palm Memorial - Worden 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 sets Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel apart

• As the only funeral home in Chowchilla, it serves as the primary local resource for funeral and cremation services.
• Offers extensive catering menus for receptions, including breakfast, dessert, light fare, appetizers, and full meal options.
• Provides unique memorial keepsakes such as Memory Portraits, Remembrance Blankets, Fingerprint Jewelry, Keepsake Medallions, and Memory Glass.
• Features bilingual team members, including Spanish speakers, to assist a broader range of families.
• Facilitates remote arrangements, allowing complete funeral planning, including electronic signatures, without requiring an in-person visit.
• Ensures 24/7 live assistance by phone for immediate needs.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

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Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Protestant), Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, 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.