Veteran services at Burns Funeral Home
Burns Funeral Home serves veteran families in Elko, NV with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Burns Funeral Home provides specific assistance for veterans, including information on eligibility for U.S. flags for burial, headstones, and navigating Social Security benefits." On-site amenities include funeral home chapel and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,045 for basic burial and $1,890 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include graveside service, direct cremation, immediate burial, funeral service with cremation, cremation with memorial service, and veterans overview. 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 burns memorial garden, funeral home chapel, and 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 Burns Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,890. That places direct cremation roughly 31% above the Nevada median ($1,444). 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 Elko National Cemetery in NV, approximately 2 miles from Burns Funeral Home. Burns Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Nevada has approximately 78 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Burns Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Burns Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,890. 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 Burns Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burns Funeral Home is located at 895 Fairground Road in Elko, NV. You can reach the home at (775) 738-5111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burns Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Burns Funeral Home provides traditional service, graveside service, direct cremation, immediate burial, funeral service with cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burns Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Burns Funeral Home provides specific assistance for veterans, including information on eligibility for U.S. flags for burial, headstones, and navigating Social Security benefits.
Which faith traditions does Burns Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Burns Funeral Home apart
- On-site Burns Memorial Garden for remembrance options.
- Customized video tributes and stationary products for personalized services.
- Detailed online pre-arrangement form for comprehensive planning ahead.
- Specialized assistance with veterans' benefits, including headstones and burial flags.
- Comprehensive local resource guide for lodging in Elko and nearby communities.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Funeral Service with Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB Accredited
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.