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. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Yellowstone National Cemetery in MT, about 95 miles from Ballard Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 52 funeral homes in Wyoming. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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, so 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 & On-Site Crematory 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.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Pre-Arranged Funeral Agent
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian.
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.