Veteran services at Aspen Mortuaries
Aspen Mortuaries, located in Lakewood, CO, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Aspen Mortuaries offers specialized Veteran Funeral Care, with professionals trained in veteran funeral care and ethics. They assist with services such as burial or interment at national veterans' cemeteries." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,760 for basic burial and $1,225 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 4.3-star average over 64 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral care, memorial programs and stationery, and cremation urns. 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 chapel. 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.
Published pricing at Aspen Mortuaries: direct cremation from $1,225. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below the Colorado median ($1,570). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Logan National Cemetery in CO, approximately 14 miles from Aspen Mortuaries. Aspen Mortuaries can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Aspen Mortuaries holds a 4.3-star rating from 64 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Colorado has approximately 240 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Aspen Mortuaries is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Aspen Mortuaries cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,225. 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 Aspen Mortuaries located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Aspen Mortuaries is located at 1350 Simms St. in Lakewood, CO. You can reach the home at (720) 370-5161. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Aspen Mortuaries offer veteran families?
Aspen Mortuaries provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral care, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Aspen Mortuaries help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Aspen Mortuaries offers specialized Veteran Funeral Care, with professionals trained in veteran funeral care and ethics. They assist with services such as burial or interment at national veterans' cemeteries.
How do families rate Aspen Mortuaries?
Aspen Mortuaries holds a 4.3-star rating across 64 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Aspen Mortuaries apart
- Onsite cremation services
- Human Composting (Natural Organic Reduction/Terramation)
- Parting Stone (solidified remains)
- Specialized Veteran Funeral Care
- Multicultural Funeral options
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Priority Mail of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Altogether
Specializations
- · Veteran Funeral Care
- · Multicultural Funerals
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Aspen Mortuaries. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Christina was very compassionate and caring of my mom and her cremation and final funeral arrangements. My mom’s service was absolutely beautiful. Everyone at Aspen was wonderful and very caring. Aspen also handled my mom’s twin sister’s funeral and cremation two months prior to my mom’s. My Aunt’s service was beautiful too and they cared for my aunt and my cousins with great compassion too”
“The team at Aspen Mortuaries were a tremendous help during a time of great difficulty. The whole process went smoothly and the service was wonderful. We had many comments from friends and family about how nice the service was. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs a calm, guiding hand in a time of sorrow.”
“Aspen Mortuaries staff was wonderful to work with. The funeral director Steven Hernandez did an excellent job organizing, communicating, and fulfilling his responsibilities for a smooth service for our brother Kevin Ahl. We were very happy with the outcome.”
“I had the privilege of working with Steven Hernandez at Aspen Mortuaries, and I cannot say enough about how grateful our family is for his support during such a difficult time. Steven was an absolute delight to work with in a time of crisis. He was incredibly attentive, honest, respectful, responsive, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He guided us with compassion, answered every question thoroughly, and made sure we understood each step along the way. In a moment filled with grief and uncertainty, Steven brought clarity and comfort. We truly felt cared for. I highly recommend Steven and Aspen Mortuaries to any family in need of a thoughtful, professional, and supportive team.”
“Funeral Director was extremely friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable and eased my mind about the process. I would highly recommend Aspen Mortuary to any one!”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.