Veteran services at Adamson Life Celebration Home
Veteran families in Greeley, CO can turn to Adamson Life Celebration Home for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $2,995 for basic burial and $2,360 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 199 reviews.
Published pricing at Adamson Life Celebration Home: direct cremation from $2,360 and basic burial from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 50% above the Colorado median ($1,570). 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 Cheyenne National Cemetery in WY, about 54 miles from Adamson Life Celebration Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Adamson Life Celebration Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Adamson Life Celebration Home has a 4.8-star rating from 199 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Adamson Life Celebration Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,360, basic burial starts at $2,995. 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 Adamson Life Celebration Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Adamson Life Celebration Home is located at 2000 47Th Avenue in Greeley, CO. You can reach the home at (970) 353-1212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Adamson Life Celebration Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Adamson Life Celebration Home starts at $2,360. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Adamson Life Celebration Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Adamson Life Celebration Home 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 Adamson Life Celebration Home?
Adamson Life Celebration Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 199 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Rick Elliott coordinated services entirely by phone when the family's father passed out of state, handling every logistical detail from a distance. He personalized the service in ways that surprised the family—Dallas Cowboy items for a mom who was a devoted fan—making the day feel complete.
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.