Veteran services at Daly Leach Memorial Chapel
Daly Leach Memorial Chapel, located in Hamilton, MT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Daly-Leach Chapel & Crematory offers specialized services for veterans, assisting families in obtaining benefits and arranging services that honor their military service." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,690 for basic burial and $2,460 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veteran 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 on-site 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 Daly Leach Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $2,460. That places direct cremation roughly 4% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Missoula in MT, approximately 45 miles from Daly Leach Memorial Chapel. Daly Leach Memorial Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Montana has approximately 100 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Daly Leach Memorial Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Daly Leach Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,460. 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 Daly Leach Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Daly Leach Memorial Chapel is located at 1010 West Main St. in Hamilton, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 363-2010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Daly Leach Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Daly Leach Memorial Chapel provides traditional services, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Daly Leach Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Daly-Leach Chapel & Crematory offers specialized services for veterans, assisting families in obtaining benefits and arranging services that honor their military service.
Which faith traditions does Daly Leach Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Daly Leach Memorial Chapel apart
- Houses the first crematory in Ravalli County, which has been updated for fuel efficiency.
- Provides specialized grief support and resources, including specific guidance for children experiencing loss.
- Maintains a long-standing family-owned and operated business, now led by the founders' daughter and son-in-law.
- Staff members hold Certified Funeral Service Practitioner certificates and leadership roles in professional associations like the Montana Funeral Directors Association.
- Active involvement of staff in numerous local community organizations, demonstrating deep community engagement.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.