Veteran services at Family Funeral Care
Family Funeral Care serves veteran families in Riverton, UT with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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. It has a 4.8 rating from 33 reviews on Google.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veteran services, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Family Funeral Care: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the Utah median ($1,697). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, about 6 miles from Family Funeral Care. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Family Funeral Care has a 4.8-star rating from 33 Google reviews.
We list about 142 funeral homes in Utah. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Family Funeral Care mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pre-planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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
Up to five Google reviews of Family Funeral Care, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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”
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.