Veteran services at Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services
Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services in Longmont, CO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services assists veterans with understanding and applying for burial benefits, which may include interment in a national cemetery, a burial flag, a headstone or marker, and monetary assistance for funeral costs." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,195 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,275. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. 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 Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,375. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 36 miles from Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services. Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,375. 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 Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 503 Terry St. in Longmont, CO. You can reach the home at (303) 776-4477. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services assists veterans with understanding and applying for burial benefits, which may include interment in a national cemetery, a burial flag, a headstone or marker, and monetary assistance for funeral costs.
Which faith traditions does Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths families, among others.
What sets Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- Human Composting (Terramation) as a death care alternative
- Parting Stone creation from cremated remains
- Pet-friendly facility
- Livestreaming of services for remote attendees
- Certified Celebrants for personalized ceremonies
- Home Delivery and Priority Mail of Ashes
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Human Composting
- · Parting Stone
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths.
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.