West Resthaven Funeral Home

Veteran services at West Resthaven Funeral Home

West Resthaven Funeral Home serves veteran families in Glendale, AZ with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel (abbey chapel) and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,335 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and private viewing before cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel (abbey chapel), cemetery (resthaven memorial park), cremation niches (glass-front), cremation gardens, and gardens (garden of the empty tomb, roman catholic garden, garden of tranquility, garden of inspiration).

Published pricing at West Resthaven Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,335. That places direct cremation roughly 67% above the Arizona median ($1,395). 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 National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, about 15 miles from West Resthaven Funeral Home. 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 231 funeral homes in Arizona. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets West Resthaven Funeral Home apart

• Integrated funeral home and 90-acre cemetery on one site, offering convenience for families.
• Large, nondenominational chapel capable of seating up to 250 guests.
• On-site catering and event spaces for receptions accommodating up to 100 guests.
• Specialization in personalized services, incorporating a loved one's hobbies, passions, and personality into tributes.
• Level Four Founding Community Partner with the We Honor Veterans program, including the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program.
• Dignity Memorial Public Servants Program offering no-cost tributes for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency services personnel who die in the line of duty.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Vietnamese Catholic, Jewish, Christian (General), Mexican Cultural Traditions (Día de los Muertos). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.

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.