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Helping Veterans & Families Plan With Dignity, Compassion, and Guidance
At Veterans Legacy Center, we help veterans and their families navigate important decisions involving burial and cremation planning, Medicare options, life insurance, retirement planning, and other veteran-focused resources so they can make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
We proudly serve families throughout California and offer in-person consultations throughout San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. For families outside our local service areas, we also provide convenient phone and Zoom consultations.
Our counselors work closely with funeral homes, crematories, cemeteries, insurance carriers, and trusted planning providers to help veterans and their families better understand the options available to them and prepare for the future.
Whether planning ahead, reviewing Medicare coverage, exploring life insurance options, or organizing final arrangements, our goal is to provide clear information, compassionate guidance, and personalized support every step of the way.
Many of the families we assist are navigating major life transitions, health concerns, financial decisions, caregiving responsibilities, or the recent loss of a loved one. We are committed to honoring service, protecting legacies, and helping veterans and their families plan ahead with confidence.
Daniel Moore | Family Service Counselor
CA Ins Lic#0H40575
Daniel Moore is the Founder and CEO of the Veterans Legacy Center, a proud Navy Veteran, and a dedicated advocate for those who have served. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in prearranged burial and cremation plans, retirement income planning, Medicare solutions, and life insurance, ensuring veterans and their families are financially secure and well-prepared for the future.
Daniel’s passion for serving veterans began in 2007, following the unexpected loss of a close friend. Seeing the emotional and financial hardships faced by an unprepared family, he made it his mission to provide trusted guidance and proactive solutions that bring peace of mind to those who served and their loved ones.
Comprehensive Services Offered by Daniel:
Prearranged Burial and Cremation Plans: Thoughtful planning to honor veterans’ final wishes.
Retirement Planning: Strategies to protect and maximize retirement savings.
Medicare Solutions: Tailored options to enhance healthcare coverage.
Life Insurance: Policies designed to safeguard families and create lasting legacies.
Daniel’s mission is clear: to support veterans in securing their futures while honoring their service, providing clarity and confidence during life’s most critical moments.
Bruce Crone | Family Service Counselor
CA Ins Lic#: 0F50925
Bruce Crone serves as a Senior Funeral & Cremation Advisor for Veterans Legacy Center, bringing more than 30 years of experience helping families navigate funeral planning, cremation services, memorialization, and end-of-life care with compassion and professionalism.
Throughout his distinguished career, Bruce has dedicated his life to serving families during some of their most difficult moments. His experience spans every aspect of the funeral profession — including embalming, funeral directing, at-need arrangements, veteran memorial services, cremation planning, and advance funeral preplanning. His deep understanding of both the emotional and practical side of funeral care has earned the trust of countless families over the decades.
Bruce is the owner of Sensible Funerals & Cremation, serving families in both Tucson, Arizona and Downey, California. Known for his integrity, compassion, and commitment to affordable and dignified services, Bruce has helped thousands of families make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
Since introducing Daniel Moore to the profession in 2017, Bruce has continued to mentor and guide families and professionals alike with a servant-hearted approach centered on education, respect, and personalized care.
At Veterans Legacy Center, Bruce plays an important leadership role in helping veteran families better understand funeral planning options, cremation services, burial benefits, and meaningful ways to honor a life
Sean Marks | Family Service Counselor
CA Ins Lic#4062999
With 15 years of experience, Sean Marks has been dedicated to helping families secure the benefits and financial protection they deserve. As a bilingual advisor, he has assisted both English- and Spanish-speaking families in navigating the complexities of veterans’ burial benefits, life insurance, and retirement planning, ensuring that every family is well-prepared for the future.
Sean’s compassionate approach and deep knowledge allow him to simplify the benefits process, making it easier for families to make informed decisions. Whether guiding veterans through prearranged burial and cremation plans or helping them understand their Medicare and life insurance options, he is committed to providing clarity, security, and peace of mind.
Passionate about serving those who served, Sean takes pride in offering personalized support to veterans and their loved ones. His goal is to lighten the burden on families, ensuring that every veteran’s legacy is honored with dignity and respect.
Rudy Carillo | Family Service Counselor
CA Ins Lic#0C70741
Rudy Carrillo is a proud U.S. Army veteran who has dedicated his post-military career to assisting fellow service members and their families in securing the burial benefits and honors they rightfully deserve. With a deep commitment to service, Allan understands firsthand the sacrifices made by veterans and their families, which drives his passion for ensuring they receive the utmost care, respect, and support during life’s most difficult moments.
With extensive knowledge of VA burial benefits, national cemetery eligibility, and pre-need planning, Allan provides personalized guidance to families, helping them navigate the process with clarity and confidence. His compassionate approach ensures that every veteran’s final wishes are honored and that their families experience peace of mind knowing their loved one will be laid to rest with dignity.
Allan’s expertise extends beyond just benefits assistance—he takes the time to educate and empower families, helping them make informed decisions that alleviate financial and emotional burdens. Whether working with pre-planning arrangements or assisting families during their time of need, Allan is a trusted advocate for veterans and their legacies.
Daniel Ibarra | Family Service Counselor
CA Ins Lic#4051999
With over 8 years of experience, Daniel Ibarra has been dedicated to helping veteran families understand and secure their burial and cremation benefits with clarity and confidence. As a trusted advisor with the Veterans Legacy Center, Daniel focuses exclusively on providing veterans and their families with accurate information regarding burial and cremation options at National Cemeteries and private cemeteries throughout California.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Daniel ensures that families from diverse backgrounds can fully understand their options and make informed decisions during an important stage of life planning. His knowledge of veterans’ burial benefits and cemetery coordination allows him to simplify a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming, giving families peace of mind long before arrangements are needed.
Daniel’s compassionate, service-driven approach is rooted in respect for those who served our country. He takes pride in offering personalized guidance, helping families pre-plan with dignity while honoring each veteran’s legacy. His goal is to relieve loved ones of unnecessary stress and ensure that every veteran is laid to rest with the recognition and respect they deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions Answered for your convenience.
What is Veterans Legacy Center?
Veterans Legacy Center is dedicated to helping veterans and their families understand available burial, cremation, Medicare, and retirement planning options. Our goal is to provide educational information and help families prepare ahead of time.
Is Veterans Legacy Center part of the VA?
No. Veterans Legacy Center is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We help veterans and families understand available VA benefits and connect them with planning resources. The VA does not help Veterans preplan, we do.
Additionally, there might be differences in service costs between different areas, which could affect the final amount you need to settle with the new funeral home. Always inform your preneed provider about your move and discuss how the transfer process will be handled.
What services does Veterans Legacy Center provide?
We help veterans and their families with burial and cremation information, veterans benefits education, Medicare guidance, retirement income planning, and preplanning resources.
Is there a cost to receive veterans burial information?
No. We provide free information and consultations to help veterans and families better understand available options and benefits.
What areas does Veterans Legacy Center serve?
We primarily serve veterans and families throughout Southern California, including Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and surrounding counties.
Can Veterans Legacy Center help with Medicare questions?
Yes. We provide Medicare education and help veterans understand Medicare Advantage, supplement options, and how Medicare works alongside VA healthcare benefits.
Does Veterans Legacy Center offer retirement income planning?
Yes. We help retirees and veterans explore safe money strategies and retirement income planning options designed to help protect retirement savings.
How long does a consultation usually take?
Most consultations take approximately 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the questions and planning needs involved.
Can Veterans Legacy Center help if a veteran does not have their DD214?
Yes. We can help point families in the right direction to request replacement military discharge documents.
Do veterans need to be retired to receive information?
No. Veterans of all ages are welcome to learn about available burial, cremation, Medicare, and planning resources.
Can Veterans Legacy Center help with cremation planning?
Yes. We help families understand cremation options, veterans cremation benefits, urn options, and preplanning solutions.
Does Veterans Legacy Center help with funeral preplanning?
Yes. We help veterans and families learn about preplanning options so important decisions can be made ahead of time rather than during an emotional situation.
What documents should veterans have ready?
The most important document is the DD214 discharge paperwork. Marriage certificates and dependent information may also be helpful for spouses and family benefits.
Can spouses receive veterans burial benefits?
In many cases, eligible spouses and dependent children may qualify for burial benefits alongside the veteran.
Why should veterans preplan burial or cremation arrangements?
Preplanning can help reduce stress on loved ones, organize important documents, clarify wishes, and help families avoid unexpected financial burdens.
Can families meet in person?
Yes. Depending on location and availability, we may meet with families in their home, over the phone, or virtually.
What makes Veterans Legacy Center different?
We focus on education, personal guidance, and helping veterans families understand available benefits and planning options in a simple and respectful way.
How can someone contact Veterans Legacy Center?
Families can contact Veterans Legacy Center by phone, online form, or through the website to request information or schedule a free consultation.
Why do families trust Veterans Legacy Center?
Families appreciate working with someone who understands veterans benefits, takes time to explain options clearly, and genuinely cares about helping veterans and their loved ones prepare for the future.
Does Veterans Legacy Center help families after a loved one passes away?
Yes. We help guide families through understanding benefits, documentation, and available options during difficult times.
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