Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary

Veteran services at Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary

Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary in Wheat Ridge, NY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Offers a discount on funeral home and cemetery services for Veterans and their spouse. Works directly with the National Cemetery and Veterans Affairs (VA) offices to arrange burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery and for VA Veteran memorial items." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, on-site reception room, and gallagher chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,250 for basic burial and a quoted rate for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, cemetery services, burial services, veteran services, direct cremation, and precious lives burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel, gallagher chapel, st. anthony mausoleum chapel, and stations of the cross cremation garden. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in NY, approximately 20 miles from Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary. Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

New York has approximately 1,440 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary apart

• First Catholic diocese in the U.S. to own and operate its own funeral home (established 1981).
• Non-profit, Church-owned and operated ministry.
• Owns and operates its own crematory, cemeteries, and funeral homes, providing a complete solution where loved ones remain in their care throughout the process.
• Offers specific financial assistance: Veteran discount, Police, Fire, and First Responder discount, No-Interest Payment Plans, Assistance for Low Income Families and Homeless Individuals.
• Provides the "Precious Lives Burial" ministry for no-cost burial of children lost during pregnancy or at birth, serving all faiths.
• Offers the "Crypt of All Souls" program for free placement of cremated remains for permanent interment in consecrated grounds.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, All Faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Vietnamese.

How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.