DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory

Veteran services at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory

For veterans in Espanola, NM, DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and honors." On-site amenities include 3 chapels and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,295 for basic burial and $1,230 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services 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 3 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 DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,230. That places direct cremation roughly 38% below the New Mexico median ($1,985). 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 Santa Fe National Cemetery in NM, approximately 22 miles from DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

New Mexico has approximately 101 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,230. 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 DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 623 North Railroad Ave. in Espanola, NM. You can reach the home at (505) 747-7477. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?

DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory provides services & pricing, immediate need, services overview, traditional services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory offers specialized services for veterans, including assistance with benefits and honors.

Which faith traditions does DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.

What sets DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory apart

Founder Johnny C. DeVargas has over 40 years of experience in funeral service, starting in his early teens.
Staff is largely comprised of native community members, knowledgeable in local customs and traditions.
Features three chapels, allowing for multiple services concurrently.
Operates an on-site crematory in Española Valley.
Offers a partnership with HeartLight Center for comprehensive grief support services.
Provides one year of free daily grief support emails to families served.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· 3 Chapels

· Fleet of Vehicles

· Ample Parking

· On-site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· New Mexico Funeral Service Association

Specializations

· Traditional Services
· Cremation Services
· Personalization (tribute videos, keepsakes, live streaming)
· Veteran services
· Multicultural services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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.

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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.