DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos

Veteran services at DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos

For veterans in Taos, NM, DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos is dedicated to supporting veterans by securing their benefits and delivering services that honor their commitment and sacrifices." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,495 for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, graveside services, veterans services, cemetery arrangements, and crematory arrangements. 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 columbarium and 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 DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos: 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 Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery in NM, approximately 17 miles from DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos 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 of Taos is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos apart

• Integrated funeral home and on-site cemetery (Taos Memorial Gardens) offering comprehensive services and permanent memorialization options.
• Specialization in assisting families with arrangements for a death occurring away from home, both domestically and internationally.
• Partnership with HeartLight Center to provide extensive grief support, including individual counseling, support groups, and educational resources.
• Dedicated veteran services focused on securing benefits and providing honorable tributes.
• Round-the-clock availability of staff for immediate assistance and guidance.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

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

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.