The Paul Mortuary

Veteran services at The Paul Mortuary

The Paul Mortuary serves veteran families in Pacific Grove, CA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The Paul Mortuary is a Level One Founding Community Partner for veteran's memorial services, providing specialized services to honor America's veterans and their families." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans services, direct cremation, and immediate 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 flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens. 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 The Paul Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,520. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below 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 7 miles from The Paul Mortuary. The Paul 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. The Paul Mortuary is among them.

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?

The Paul Mortuary is a Level One Founding Community Partner for veteran's memorial services, providing specialized services to honor America's veterans and their families.

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 & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & 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

· Flexible Event Space

· Celebration of Life Center

· Modern Funeral Home

· Flexible Chapel Space

· Chapel

· Ocean Views

· Pet Friendly

· Lobby

· Sitting Area

· Arrangement Room

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

· Venues

· Audio and Video Equipment

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Asian Funeral Traditions
· Buddhist Funeral Traditions
· Catholic Funeral Traditions
· Hispanic Funeral Traditions
· Qingming Festival
· Hindu Funeral Traditions
· Muslim Funeral Traditions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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How 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.