Veteran services at Wiefels & Son Mortuary
Wiefels & Son Mortuary, located in Banning, CA, assists those who served and their families. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,535 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 13 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Wiefels & Son Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,535. That places direct cremation roughly 57% 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 Riverside National Cemetery in CA, about 18 miles from Wiefels & Son 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.
Wiefels & Son Mortuary has a 4.9-star rating from 13 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wiefels & Son Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,535. 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 Wiefels & Son Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wiefels & Son Mortuary is located at 50 East Nicolet St. in Banning, CA. You can reach the home at (951) 849-4527. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Wiefels & Son Mortuary offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Wiefels & Son Mortuary starts at $2,535. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Wiefels & Son Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wiefels & Son 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.
How do families rate Wiefels & Son Mortuary?
Wiefels & Son Mortuary holds a 4.9-star rating across 13 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Todd reversed a cemetery headstone rejection by presenting documented rules on site, and repaired severe embalming errors from another mortuary. Staff pick up the phone quickly. The family-owned operation has served since Stan Wiefel's day.
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.