Veteran services at Bohlender Funeral Chapel
Veteran families in Fort Collins, CO can turn to Bohlender Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include non-denominational chapel (200-250 seats), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,300 for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, veteran's services, and memorial websites. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include non-denominational chapel (200-250 seats).
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Cheyenne National Cemetery in WY, about 37 miles from Bohlender Funeral Chapel. 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 240 funeral homes in Colorado. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bohlender Funeral Chapel publish funeral prices?
Bohlender Funeral Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (970) 482-4244 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Bohlender Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bohlender Funeral Chapel is located at 121 West Olive Street in Fort Collins, CO. You can reach the home at (970) 482-4244. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bohlender Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Bohlender Funeral Chapel provides cremation, funerals, memorial services, pre-planning, veteran's services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bohlender Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bohlender Funeral Chapel mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Bohlender Funeral Chapel apart
- Multi-generational family-owned and operated business since 1960, currently led by the founder's son, Gary Bohlender, with family involvement.
- Located in historic Old Town, Fort Collins.
- Offers convenient online cremation arrangements.
- Provides extensive grief and healing resources, including online counseling with Executive Counseling Director Dr. Virginia Simpson, group support, interactive videos, and daily email affirmations.
- Specialized veteran services, assisting with benefit applications, coordination with national/state cemeteries, and full military honors.
- Partnership with Paul Wood Florist for local sympathy flower delivery.
Military and veteran services listed
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Cremation
- · Cremation
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- · Paul Wood Florist
- · Legacy Touch
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- · Veteran's Services
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.