Veteran services at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary
For veterans in Westminster, CA, Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, direct cremation, immediate burial, memorial keepsakes, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, columbarium, cremation gardens, cremation niches, and flexible chapel space.
Published pricing at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,370. That places direct cremation roughly 47% above the California median ($1,617). 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Annex in CA, about 34 miles from Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary. 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 1,115 funeral homes in California. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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 assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Mail Delivery Of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · 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 and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Islamic, Vietnamese Buddhist, Protestant (implied by Vietnamese Christian churches). 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.