Veteran services at Sacred Space Memorial Funerals
Sacred Space Memorial Funerals in San Jose, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Sacred Space Memorial provides resources and assistance for veterans and their families, including information on local veterans cemeteries, understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and the importance of preplanning for military veterans." On-site amenities include free parking and multiple chapel options, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include customizable memorial services, cremation services, graveside services, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include multiple chapel options. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Sacred Space Memorial Funerals: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above the California median ($1,617). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in CA, approximately 41 miles from Sacred Space Memorial Funerals. Sacred Space Memorial Funerals can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
California has approximately 1,115 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sacred Space Memorial Funerals is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sacred Space Memorial Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Sacred Space Memorial Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sacred Space Memorial Funerals is located at 175 Bernal Rd. in San Jose, CA. You can reach the home at (408) 863-2513. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sacred Space Memorial Funerals offer veteran families?
Sacred Space Memorial Funerals provides personalized end-of-life planning, customizable memorial services, funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sacred Space Memorial Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sacred Space Memorial provides resources and assistance for veterans and their families, including information on local veterans cemeteries, understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and the importance of preplanning for military veterans.
Which faith traditions does Sacred Space Memorial Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Sikh, Christian denominations (e.g., Church of the Nazarene, Non-Denominational Christian) families, among others.
What sets Sacred Space Memorial Funerals apart
- Personalized End-of-Life Planning, free from traditional funeral home constraints
- Flexible Service Locations, utilizing various community venues like churches and chapels
- Award-Winning Service, recognized by SFGATE and Three Best Rated in 2024 and 2025
- Transparent and Affordable Pricing
- 24/7/365 availability for immediate assistance
- Online Funeral Arrangements and Pre-Planning Tools
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ashes Returned To Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Three Best Rated
- · SFGATE
Specializations
- · Personalized End-of-Life Planning
- · Flexible Service Locations
- · Award-Winning Service
- · Transparent and Affordable Pricing
- · Unique Funerals and Tributes
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Sikh, Christian denominations (e.g., Church of the Nazarene, Non-Denominational Christian). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.