Veteran services at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service
Veteran families in Turlock, CA can turn to Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, reception room, and flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,695 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel, flexible chapel space, and large-capacity chapel (up to 250).
Published pricing at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,750. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 22 miles from Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service. 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 Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,750. 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 Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service is located at 286 West Main in Turlock, CA. You can reach the home at (209) 634-4904. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service starts at $1,750. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service apart
- Over a century of service to the Turlock community, established in the early 1900s.
- Offers both a chapel for traditional services and a reception room for modern celebrations of life.
- Part of the Dignity Memorial network, providing access to a broader range of resources and standards.
- Provides comprehensive veteran burial benefits and assistance with military honors.
- Consistently receives positive feedback for professional, kind, and attentive staff.
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- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
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.