Veteran services at Gabaldon Mortuary
For veterans in Albuquerque, NM, Gabaldon Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Gabaldon Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, including coordinating military honors such as gun salutes at national cemeteries. They assist families with all aspects of veteran funeral arrangements." On-site amenities include the gabaldon memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,595 for basic burial and $2,945 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,995. 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 the gabaldon memorial 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 Gabaldon Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,590. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 61 miles from Gabaldon Mortuary. Gabaldon Mortuary 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. Gabaldon Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gabaldon Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,590. 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 Gabaldon Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gabaldon Mortuary is located at 1000 Old Coors Drive Southwest in Albuquerque, NM. You can reach the home at (505) 243-7861. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gabaldon Mortuary offer veteran families?
Gabaldon Mortuary provides services & pricing, immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gabaldon Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Gabaldon Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, including coordinating military honors such as gun salutes at national cemeteries. They assist families with all aspects of veteran funeral arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Gabaldon Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Gabaldon Mortuary apart
- Partnership with HeartLight Center for extensive grief support groups and education.
- Provision of a year of daily grief support emails for families.
- Specialization in Catholic Funeral Rites and coordination with the Diocese of Gallup.
- Offering online memorials, tribute videos, and integrated flower ordering.
- Demonstrated experience in arranging military honors for veteran services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · HeartLight Center
- · Diocese Of Gallup
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Catholic Funeral Rite
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.
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.