Veteran services at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel
Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Visalia, CA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel provides professional assistance to families in completing the necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans. This includes guidance on VA burial benefits, memorial items, and eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery." On-site amenities include funeral chapel and creighton chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,920 for basic burial and $1,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel and creighton chapel. 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 Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,725. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans Cemetery in CA, approximately 55 miles from Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel 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. Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,725. 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 Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel is located at 127 East Caldwell Avenue in Visalia, CA. You can reach the home at (559) 635-1144. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel starts at $1,725. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel provides professional assistance to families in completing the necessary forms to obtain benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans. This includes guidance on VA burial benefits, memorial items, and eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, All Faiths families, among others.
What sets Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel apart
- Local ownership and operation, deeply rooted in the community since 2001, serving Tulare and Kings Counties.
- Dedicated Life Event Center for diverse gatherings, from memorial receptions to celebrations of life, located adjacent to the main chapel.
- Commitment to serving all faiths and religions, offering personalized services tailored to individual and family wishes.
- Assistance with Veterans Affairs benefits and forms for deceased veterans.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Order of the Golden Rule
Specializations
- · On-site cremation
- · Tribute and memorial websites
- · Live funeral webcasting
- · Personalized printing
- · Pre-planning services
- · Serving all faiths and religions
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, All Faiths.
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.