Veteran services at Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory
Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Cody, WY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Ballard Funeral Home publicly acknowledges and expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifice of veterans, indicating support for veteran-related funeral arrangements." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and 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 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Yellowstone National Cemetery in MT, approximately 95 miles from Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory. Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wyoming has approximately 52 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory publish funeral prices?
Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (307) 587-3011, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory is located at 636 19th Street, PO Box 2136 in Cody, WY. You can reach the home at (307) 587-3011. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory offer veteran families?
Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory provides cremation, burial, mausoleum entombment, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Ballard Funeral Home publicly acknowledges and expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifice of veterans, indicating support for veteran-related funeral arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.
What sets Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory apart
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- All funeral directors (Cody Gortmaker, Laura Linville, Myles Haines) are board-certified, licensed Funeral Directors, Funeral Service Practitioners, and Certified Crematory Operators.
- Managing Partner Cody Gortmaker is a licensed Pre-Arranged Funeral Agent with the state of Wyoming.
- Chapel features a new, state-of-the-art sound system, multiple TVs, and live streaming capabilities for remote participation.
- Long-standing presence in the community, established in 1952.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Pre-Arranged Funeral Agent
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian.
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.