Veteran services at French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel
Veteran families in Albuquerque, NM can turn to French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include reception facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,410 for basic burial and $3,410 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, burial services, online memorial services, military honors, and veteran burials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel: direct cremation from $2,775. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the New Mexico median ($1,985). 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 Santa Fe National Cemetery in NM, about 50 miles from French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 101 funeral homes in New Mexico. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,775. 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 French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel is located at 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM. You can reach the home at (505) 823-9400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel offer veteran families?
French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel provides traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial services, celebrations of life, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Various Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets French Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming Chapel apart
- Exclusive member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes in the Greater Albuquerque Area.
- Recipient of the 2024 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award.
- Rated among the Top 3 Funeral Homes in Albuquerque by ThreeBestRated®.
- A+ Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- CEO Tom Antram was the first New Mexican to serve as President of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award
- · ThreeBestRated®
- · Better Business Bureau
- · Cremation Society of New Mexico
- · Best Friends Pet Cremation
- · Natural Burial New Mexico
Specialties
- · Grief Counseling
- · Children's Grief Support
- · Pet Cremation
- · Online Memorials
- · Tribute Videos
- · Green Burial
- · Natural Burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Various Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.