Veteran services at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park serves veteran families in Kaneohe, HI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Valley of the Temples provides specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with veterans' benefits. The memorial park is directly adjacent to the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery, offering a convenient and dedicated option for military families." Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, cemetery arrangements, memorialization services, and veteran services. 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 memorial park and zen garden. 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 Valley of the Temples Memorial Park: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Hawaii median ($1,460). 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 Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in HI, approximately 4 miles from Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Valley of the Temples Memorial Park can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Hawaii has approximately 33 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Valley of the Temples Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is located at 47-200 Kahekili Hwy. in Kaneohe, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 239-8811. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Valley of the Temples Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park provides funeral, cremation, cemetery arrangements, memorialization services, signature services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Valley of the Temples Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Valley of the Temples provides specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with veterans' benefits. The memorial park is directly adjacent to the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery, offering a convenient and dedicated option for military families.
Which faith traditions does Valley of the Temples Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Shinto families, among others.
What sets Valley of the Temples Memorial Park apart
- Features the Byodo-In Temple, a replica of a 950-year-old Japanese Buddhist temple, recognized as the Official Best Memorial Temple in Hawaii.
- Operates as a 240-acre memorial park with a Zen Garden, meditation pavilion, and Shinji-ike Reflection Pond.
- Offers comprehensive on-site services including funeral, cremation, and cemetery arrangements within one integrated location.
- Specializes in Veteran Services and is adjacent to the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
- Provides 24/7 phone assistance and modern options like online funeral arrangements and virtual appointments.
- Hosts and participates in cultural events such as the Ching Ming Spring Festival.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Ching Ming Spring Festival
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Shinto.
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.