Crist Mortuary

Veteran services at Crist Mortuary

Veteran families in Boulder, CO can turn to Crist Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Crist Mortuary & Cremation is a Level Two Founding Community Partner with veteran's memorial service, offering specialized services and planning for veterans and their families." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,840 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremations, burial, and veterans services. 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 large-capacity chapel, flexible chapel space, and multiple chapels. 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 Crist Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,025. That places direct cremation roughly 29% above 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 29 miles from Crist Mortuary. Crist Mortuary 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. Crist Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Crist Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,025. 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 Crist Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Crist Mortuary is located at 3395 Penrose Place in Boulder, CO. You can reach the home at (303) 442-4411. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Crist Mortuary offer veteran families?

Crist Mortuary provides traditional funerals, contemporary funerals, cremations, celebration of life, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Crist Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Crist Mortuary & Cremation is a Level Two Founding Community Partner with veteran's memorial service, offering specialized services and planning for veterans and their families.

Which faith traditions does Crist Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Beliefs, Jewish, Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Crist Mortuary apart

Operates as Boulder's only full-service funeral home and crematory, offering both funeral services and an on-site cemetery (Mountain View Memorial Park).
Received the 'Best Funeral Home Service Provider' award in the Daily Camera's Boulder County Gold People's Choice Awards in 2014.
Provides a 100% service guarantee, emphasizing 'Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.'
Offers extensive religious and cultural accommodations, including a Jewish cemetery section, Tahara room, ritual washing, Shomer/Watcher services, and Kosher catering.
Features flexible event spaces, a Celebration of Life center, and a chapel with mountain views.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremations

On-site facilities

· Large-Capacity Chapel

· Flexible Chapel Space

· Multiple Chapels

· Catered Events

· Large Reception Area

· Intimate Gatherings

· Outdoor Venue

· Arrangement Rooms

· Lobby

· Catering Kitchen

· Patio

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Funeral Celebrants
· Arrangements By Phone Or Email
· Veterans Memorial Service

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths and Beliefs, Jewish, Asian Traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic Traditions, Hindu, Muslim, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.

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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.

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How 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.