VETERAN FUNERAL SERVICES - HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED
Military Funeral Services from a Veteran-Owned Funeral Home
Veterans deserve funeral services that honor their sacrifice and service to our nation. At Inspired Funeral Home, a veteran-owned and operated funeral home, we provide specialized military funeral services with the dignity, respect, and honor our heroes have earned.
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Serving those who served is not just our profession—it is our honor and our calling. Inspired Funeral Home is proud to be veteran-owned and operated, bringing firsthand understanding of military service, sacrifice, and the deep respect owed to those who defended our country. We provide comprehensive veteran funeral services throughout the Salt Lake Valley, ensuring every veteran receives the dignified, honorable farewell they have earned through their service to our nation.
Military funeral services carry special significance, incorporating time-honored traditions that recognize service and sacrifice. We coordinate full military honors including the folding and presentation of the United States flag, the playing of Taps, and honor guard services when available. These ceremonial elements provide profound meaning for families and pay tribute to the veteran's commitment to duty, honor, and country. We understand military protocols, traditions, and the importance of executing these ceremonies with precision and reverence.
Navigating VA burial benefits can be complex, but we are here to help. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides burial benefits for eligible veterans, including burial in veterans cemeteries, grave markers, burial flags, and reimbursement for certain funeral expenses. Our experienced funeral directors assist with all VA paperwork, help you understand available benefits, and ensure you receive everything your veteran has earned. We work directly with the VA and veterans cemeteries to coordinate seamless arrangements.
As a veteran-owned funeral home, we also offer special pricing and discounts for veterans and their families, recognizing the financial sacrifices made during and after service. We provide the same transparent, economical pricing we offer all families, with additional discounts available for those who served. Every veteran—regardless of rank, branch, or era of service—deserves dignified care, and we are committed to ensuring financial concerns never prevent a veteran from receiving the honorable service they have earned.
VETERAN FUNERAL SERVICE OPTIONS
Our expert contractors specialize in all types of veteran funeral services projects.
Traditional Military Funeral
A traditional funeral service with full military honors, including flag presentation, Taps, and honor guard. Burial can occur at a veterans cemetery or private cemetery, with all appropriate military ceremonial elements.
- Full military honors ceremony
- Flag folding and presentation
- Playing of Taps by bugler or recording
- Honor guard services when available
Veteran Cremation Services
Cremation services for veterans with military honors at memorial service or committal. Veterans choosing cremation can still receive full military honors and can be interred in veterans cemeteries with appropriate recognition.
- Cremation with military honors
- Memorial service with flag ceremony
- Burial of cremated remains in veterans cemetery
- Urn options and military recognition
Veterans Cemetery Burial
Burial at Utah State Veterans Cemetery in Riverton or other veterans cemeteries, including coordination of all arrangements, military honors, and grave marker placement. VA provides burial space at no cost to eligible veterans.
- Burial at no cost in veterans cemetery
- Coordination with cemetery and VA
- Military honors at graveside
- Government-furnished grave marker
Veteran Pre-Planning
Pre-planning services specifically for veterans, ensuring military honors are arranged in advance, VA benefits are maximized, and all wishes are documented. Veteran pre-planning provides peace of mind and eases family burden.
- Pre-arrangement of military honors
- VA benefits planning and documentation
- Service wishes clearly documented
- Financial planning with veteran discounts
VETERAN FUNERAL SERVICE PROCESS
Initial Contact & Care
Contact us 24/7 when a veteran passes. We immediately take your loved one into our care and begin gathering necessary military service information including discharge papers (DD-214) to initiate VA benefits and military honors coordination.
VA Benefits Review
We review available VA burial benefits based on the veteran's service record and eligibility. We explain all benefits including burial options, financial assistance, markers, flags, and reimbursements, then assist with all necessary paperwork.
Military Honors Coordination
We coordinate military honors appropriate to the veteran's service, including flag folding and presentation ceremony, playing of Taps, and honor guard services when available. We work with military representatives to ensure proper execution of all ceremonies.
Service Planning
We plan the funeral or memorial service incorporating both military honors and personal elements that celebrate the veteran's life beyond their service. We balance military tradition with family preferences to create a meaningful, personalized ceremony.
Cemetery Coordination
If burial will occur at a veterans cemetery, we coordinate all arrangements including scheduling, transportation, and communication with cemetery staff. We ensure all required documentation is complete and all ceremonies are properly planned.
Continued Support
Following the service, we assist with claiming VA burial reimbursements, obtaining death certificates, and navigating survivor benefits. We provide grief support resources and remain available to help with any ongoing needs.
Safety First
- • OSHA-compliant safety procedures
- • Licensed and insured team
- • Proper protective equipment
- • Dust control systems
- • Structural integrity protection
Eco-Friendly Disposal
- • Material recycling programs
- • Donation of reusable items
- • Responsible waste disposal
- • Environmental compliance
- • Minimal landfill impact
VETERAN FUNERAL SERVICES QUESTIONS
Common questions about military funeral services and VA benefits, answered with expertise.
Eligible veterans receive several burial benefits including burial in a VA national cemetery at no cost, a government grave marker or headstone at no cost, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. Veterans may also be eligible for burial allowances to help cover funeral costs, and spouses and dependents may be eligible for burial in veterans cemeteries. We help you understand and access all available benefits.
The most important document is the veteran's DD-214 (discharge papers), which proves military service and eligibility for benefits. If the DD-214 cannot be located, we can help you request a copy from the National Archives. We also need standard information like the death certificate and personal identification. We guide you through all documentation requirements.
Yes. Eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependent children can be buried in VA national cemeteries or state veterans cemeteries at no cost. Utah State Veterans Cemetery in Riverton serves veterans throughout the state. We coordinate all arrangements with veterans cemeteries including scheduling, required documentation, and ceremony coordination.
Military honors typically include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin, the playing of Taps (either by a live bugler or recording), and often an honor guard that provides a rifle salute and ceremonial presence. These honors recognize the veteran's service and sacrifice. We coordinate all military honors with appropriate military representatives.
The VA provides burial allowances to help cover funeral expenses for eligible veterans. The amount varies depending on whether the death was service-connected and where burial occurs. While the VA allowance may not cover the entire funeral cost, it provides significant financial assistance. We help you understand eligibility, file necessary claims, and maximize available benefits.
Absolutely. Veterans who choose cremation are entitled to the same military honors as those who choose traditional burial. Military honors can be provided at a memorial service, at the time of committal, or when cremated remains are interred. Veterans cemeteries also accept cremated remains for burial with full honors.
As a veteran-owned funeral home, we offer special pricing and discounts for veterans and their families. The specific discount depends on the services selected, but we are committed to ensuring cost is never a barrier to providing dignified services for those who served. Contact us for detailed pricing information specific to veteran services.
If the DD-214 cannot be located among the veteran's personal papers, we can help you request a copy from the National Personnel Records Center. The process typically takes several weeks, but we can often proceed with funeral arrangements while awaiting the official document. We guide you through the entire process and handle necessary communications.
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