Veteran services at Saddleback Chapel
For veterans in Tustin, CA, Saddleback Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel, spacious parking lot, and ada-reserved parking spaces, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,200 for basic burial and $2,450 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,595. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, memorial service, graveside service, direct burial, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Saddleback Chapel: direct cremation from $1,640. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Riverside National Cemetery in CA, about 33 miles from Saddleback 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 Saddleback Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,640. 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 Saddleback Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Saddleback Chapel is located at 220 East Main St. in Tustin, CA. You can reach the home at (714) 544-1450. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Saddleback Chapel offer veteran families?
Saddleback Chapel provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Saddleback Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Saddleback Chapel mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Saddleback Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Jehovah's Witness families, among others.
What sets Saddleback Chapel apart
- Operates as the sole mortuary in Tustin, CA since 1963.
- Family-owned for three generations, providing continuity of service.
- Main chapel accommodates over 180 guests, with a smaller Rose Room for up to 20 guests.
- Offers professional livestreaming services for remote attendees.
- Provides multi-faith accommodations and inclusive, non-denominational care for all backgrounds and traditions, including Jewish, Catholic, Christian, Buddhist, and Jehovah's Witness services.
- Facilities are fully wheelchair accessible with ADA-reserved parking.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Orange County Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · California Funeral Directors Association
- · International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association
- · Tustin Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Multi-Faith Accommodations
- · Cultural Sensitivity
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Jehovah's Witness.
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.