Veteran services at Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary
Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary, located in Willcox, AZ, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary Inc. provides extensive veteran services, including completing applications for all veterans’ benefits (Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificate, memorial markers/headstones), confirming and coordinating existing paid pre-plan funding benefits, coordinating necessary documentation for honors, and coordinating with national or state veterans’ cemeteries. They are committed to providing deeply meaningful and honoring ceremonies for eligible veterans who were honorably discharged." On-site amenities include memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,935 for basic burial and $1,340 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial service, and veteran's 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 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.
Published pricing at Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,340. That places direct cremation roughly 4% below the Arizona median ($1,395). 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 Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in AZ, approximately 56 miles from Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary. Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arizona has approximately 231 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,340. 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 Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary is located at 105 South Arizona Ave. in Willcox, AZ. You can reach the home at (520) 384-2413. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary offer veteran families?
Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial service, veteran's services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Westlawn Chapel & Mortuary Inc. provides extensive veteran services, including completing applications for all veterans’ benefits (Military Honors, Presidential Memorial Certificate, memorial markers/headstones), confirming and coordinating existing paid pre-plan funding benefits, coordinating necessary documentation for honors, and coordinating with national or state veterans’ cemeteries. They are committed to providing deeply meaningful and honoring ceremonies for eligible veterans who were honorably discharged.
What sets Westlawn Chapel and Mortuary apart
- Strong emphasis on the value of ceremony for healing, offering personalized services for both burial and cremation.
- Comprehensive and specialized Veteran's Services, including assistance with benefits applications and coordination of military honors.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance, ensuring prompt response to families in need.
- Provision of grief support resources and educational content for families and children.
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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.