Veteran services at Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary
Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary in Riverside, CA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary offers specific services tailored for veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, ample, well-lit parking, and reception services, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,145 for basic burial and $2,650 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include on-site 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Riverside National Cemetery in CA, approximately 13 miles from Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary. Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary 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. Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (951) 687-0551, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary is located at 4933 La Sierra Avenue in Riverside, CA. You can reach the home at (951) 687-0551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary offers specific services tailored for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (Baptist, Free Methodist, Congregationalist, Non-denominational), All cultural and religious backgrounds (general accommodation) families, among others.
What sets Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary apart
- Distinctive architectural design with an atrium, dramatic rotunda, and original mural
- Imported Italian light globes creating a peaceful ambiance
- Partnership with Better Place Forests for eco-friendly burial options
- Handicapped accessible facility with ample, well-lit parking
- Grief support resources available to families
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · California Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)
- · Order of the Golden Rule (OGR)
Specializations
- · Traditional burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalized funeral services
- · Services for all religious faiths and cultural backgrounds
- · Veteran services
- · Eco-friendly options (Forest memorials in partnership with Better Place Forests)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (Baptist, Free Methodist, Congregationalist, Non-denominational), All cultural and religious backgrounds (general accommodation).
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.