Veteran services at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary
For veterans in Westminster, CA, Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary is a Level Three Founding Community Partner with a veteran's memorial service program. The memorial park includes five gardens specifically honoring U.S. war veterans." On-site amenities include chapel, flexible chapel space, and large-capacity chapel (up to 250), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $2,265 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, direct cremation, immediate burial, memorial keepsakes, and veterans planning. 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 chapel, columbarium, cremation gardens, cremation niches, and flexible chapel space. 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 Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 47% above 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Annex in CA, approximately 34 miles from Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary. Westminster Memorial Park 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. Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,370. 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 Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary is located at 14801 Beach Boulevard in Westminster, CA. You can reach the home at (714) 893-2421. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary offer veteran families?
Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary provides arrangements by phone or email, basic services of the funeral director and staff, bathing, dressing, cosmetizing, casketing, burial, catered events, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary is a Level Three Founding Community Partner with a veteran's memorial service program. The memorial park includes five gardens specifically honoring U.S. war veterans.
Which faith traditions does Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Islamic, Vietnamese Buddhist, Protestant (implied by Vietnamese Christian churches) families, among others.
What sets Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary apart
- On-site private crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Two distinct chapels, including one specifically ventilated for incense services.
- Extensive 150-acre memorial park with diverse cultural and religious gardens (Hispanic, Islamic, Vietnamese, Korean, Veterans' sections).
- Mid-century architectural style of the mortuary and a landmark A-frame chapel.
- Ability to host catered events with diverse menu options on-site.
- Specialization in Vietnamese funeral services, including dedicated cemetery sections and memorials like the 'Boat People' sculpture.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Catholic Cemetery Section
- · Hispanic Community Gardens
- · Islamic Garden
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Muslim Cemetery Section
- · Rose Of Sharon Korean Garden
- · Vietnamese Funeral Services
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Islamic, Vietnamese Buddhist, Protestant (implied by Vietnamese Christian churches). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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.