San Diego Veteran Cremation
Clear pricing. No pressure. We handle everything.
Funerals Your Way offers two veteran cremation packages designed to meet the needs of most San Diego families, with options for customization when needed. A veteran’s farewell should reflect their service with dignity and respect.
Our veteran cremation services follow the same licensed and professional cremation process as standard cremation, with additional coordination for military benefits, honors, and national cemetery interment when applicable. We handle the details with care, clarity, and respect so families are not left navigating the process alone.
What Happens When You Call
When you contact us, we guide you step-by-step:
- We listen and answer your questions
- We coordinate bringing your loved one into our care
- We begin paperwork and veteran benefit coordination
- We schedule services and military honors
You don’t need to have everything figured out—we will guide you through each step.
⚱️ Direct Cremation
Simple, dignified cremation with full military honors and interment coordination.
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🕊️ Cremation with Service
Viewing and funeral service before cremation for families who want time to gather.
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🎖️ Veteran Benefits
Learn about military honors, national cemetery eligibility, and available benefits.
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🤝 Help & Guidance
What to do when a death occurs and how we guide you step-by-step.
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Have questions or need help deciding?
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Veteran Cremation – Direct – $1,895
A simple, dignified option that includes cremation, military honors, and interment coordination at Miramar National Cemetery.
We schedule the interment at Miramar National Cemetery, organize the honor guard, and coordinate all required details for the ceremony. Columbarium (wall) or ground interment may be arranged. If ground interment is selected, a government-provided headstone is included.
This package includes all of the following:
🤝 Care & Legal Coordination
Taking your loved one into our care with professionalism and respect, while ensuring all legal requirements are handled.
Taking your loved one into our care
Climate-controlled holding facility
Filing of all legal paperwork
Disposition permit (1 included)
Notification of Social Security
⚱️ Cremation & Remains
Simple, transparent cremation services with careful handling and clear return of remains to the family.
Basic container for cremation
Cremated remains returned to the family
🎖️ Veteran Honors & Interment
Dignified military honors and coordination for a meaningful final tribute for the veteran and family.
Military honor guard
Live bugle player
Burial flag provided
Veteran urn with branch insignia and nameplate
🤝 Aftercare package (complementary)
Veteran Cremation – With Service – $4,595
This package includes everything in the Direct package, plus:
✅Embalming (standard)
✅Dressing, cosmetics, and hair care
✅Rental casket
Service & Transportation
✅One-hour visitation (open or closed casket)
✅One-hour funeral service following visitation
✅Funeral coach (hearse) for up to two hours
🤝 Aftercare package (complementary)
Additional Information
We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no surprises.
Timing
- Death certificates are generally available within a few days
- Cremated remains are typically ready within approximately one week
Possible Additional Charges
- Individuals in excess of 300 pounds
- Difficult or residential removals requiring additional staff
- Holidays or weekends
Sales tax applies to merchandise. Full details are available in our General Price List.
Veteran Cremation Benefits
Funeral expenses can be significant, but eligible veterans and their families may qualify for meaningful benefits through military and veterans programs. While these benefits are not paid in advance and reimbursement can take time, they often provide substantial value and recognition.
One of the most meaningful options available is interment at a national cemetery, which provides a dignified and lasting place of honor.
We guide families through every step, including eligibility, documentation, and scheduling. You can also learn more about our veteran funerals in general and how we coordinate everything on your behalf.
Most families we serve choose interment at Miramar National Cemetery, where military honors are performed in a structured, respectful setting. We handle the scheduling, coordination, and all required arrangements on your behalf.
Veteran Benefits at a National Cemetery
🏛️ No-Cost Interment
Interment at a national cemetery is provided at no cost for eligible veterans.
🎖️ Military Honors
We’re Here to Help with Veteran Services
Planning a veteran cremation can feel overwhelming, especially when coordinating honors and benefits. Our licensed funeral directors are available to answer questions, explain options, and guide families through each step with patience and respect.
Funerals Your Way (FD: 2188)
7932 Convoy Ct.
San Diego, CA 92111
📞 619-550-7807
Funeral Director available 24 hours