Veteran services at Family Funeral Care
Family Funeral Care serves veteran families in Riverton, UT with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Lakeview Funeral Home assists eligible veterans and their families with military funeral honors, including flag presentation and the playing of Taps. They also help coordinate benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones or markers, memorial plots, and burial in VA national cemeteries." On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,795 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Across 33 Google reviews, the firm averages 4.8 stars.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation, and burial. 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 Family Funeral Care: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the Utah median ($1,697). 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 Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 6 miles from Family Funeral Care. Family Funeral Care can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Family Funeral Care holds a 4.8-star rating from 33 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Utah has approximately 142 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Family Funeral Care is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Family Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Family Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Family Funeral Care is located at 13001 South 3600 West in Riverton, UT. You can reach the home at (316) 684-8200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Family Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Family Funeral Care provides general funeral services, veteran services, pre-planning, cremation, viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Family Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lakeview Funeral Home assists eligible veterans and their families with military funeral honors, including flag presentation and the playing of Taps. They also help coordinate benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones or markers, memorial plots, and burial in VA national cemeteries.
Which faith traditions does Family Funeral Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
How do families rate Family Funeral Care?
Family Funeral Care holds a 4.8-star rating across 33 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Family Funeral Care apart
- Operates from a renovated historic Christian Science church building, originally constructed in 1937.
- Features a dedicated kids' room within its facilities to support families with children.
- Owners Chris Toomer holds funeral director licenses in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, and is a licensed insurance agent for pre-funding arrangements.
- Owner Tonya Mortensen brings a personal understanding of grief, having experienced the loss of her husband in 2015.
- Offers comprehensive preplanning services, including an online form and detailed checklists, to personalize and pre-fund funeral arrangements.
- Provides specialized veteran services, assisting with military honors and navigating VA benefits for eligible service members.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pre-planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Christian Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Episcopal, Evangelical Covenant, Evangelical Free, Lutheran, Salvation Army, United Church of Christ, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Family Funeral Care. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I would give Wasatch Lawn & Memorial 6 out of 5 stars if I could. Our counselor, Maddison Davis was incredibly kind and caring, as well as extremely thoughtful with expenses! Other staff were excellent as well! I was amazed at the exceptional level of service we received, as well and the considerate attention to details, perfect for our loved one! I bought a financially affordable pre-paid funeral for myself, which I would highly recommend!”
“The love and care that were shown to us throughout the entire process was priceless. They were so compassionate and treated our mom with so much dignity. It’s hard to put into words the peace that they brought to our family. We highly recommend Wasatch Lawn to everyone. Angie Morrison was incredible and actually made this sad time for us special.”
“Rick was amazing. He was kind and honest and told us different ways We could go on saving the money and getting the best deal. He deserves higher than five thank you Rick We checked out other places, but we decided to go here”
“They took such good care of both my mom and dad who passed five months apart. I am so pleased with the level of professionalism and care that they gave us and my parents.”
“Funeral Director, Angie was so compassionate, kind and gave above & beyond care, she was simply AMAZING at such a time of tender emotions…We will be forever grateful❣️ Family of Gloria Mares Parrett”
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.