About Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado
Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Grand Junction, Colorado. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado (by straight-line distance):
- Fort Logan National Cemetery — Denver, CO (191 mi · open)
- Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park — Bluffdale, UT (204 mi · open)
- Pikes Peak National Cemetery — Colorado Springs, CO (210 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Brown's Cremation Service, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 904 North 7th St. in Grand Junction, CO. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, on-site crematorium, and viewing facilities. Professional offerings include cremation, traditional funeral service, and memorial service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,795. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,195, while direct cremation is available from $1,795. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $1,995. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($695) and use of facilities for viewing ($350).
Legacy Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 3196 Mesa Avenue in Grand Junction, CO. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones. Professional offerings include immediate need, obituaries & tributes, and planning ahead, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,097. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $1,785, while direct cremation is available from $1,097. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $1,197. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian, Catholic, Latter-Day Saint, Jewish, and Islamic.