Veteran services at The Paul Mortuary
The Paul Mortuary serves veteran families in Pacific Grove, CA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,895 for basic burial and $1,520 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans services, direct cremation, and immediate burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens.
Published pricing at The Paul Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,520. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in CA, about 7 miles from The Paul Mortuary. 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 The Paul Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,520. 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 The Paul Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The Paul Mortuary is located at 390 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove, CA. You can reach the home at (831) 375-4191. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The Paul Mortuary offer veteran families?
The Paul Mortuary provides cremation, burial, traditional funeral service, celebration of life, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The Paul Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, The Paul Mortuary mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does The Paul Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian families, among others.
What sets The Paul Mortuary apart
- Longest-serving funeral home in the Pacific Grove area and the first in Monterey County and on the Monterey Peninsula.
- Extensive specialization in a wide array of religious and cultural traditions, including specific festivals like Qingming, Chung Yeung, and Día de los Muertos.
- Offers unique services such as in-home visitations, arrangements by phone or email, and home or mail delivery of ashes.
- Provides a 24-hour Compassion Helpline® for grief support.
- Designated as a Level One Founding Community Partner for veterans' memorial services.
- Features ocean views from its facility and is a pet-friendly location.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Ritual Washing
- · Incense Burning
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish. 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.