Veteran services at Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory
For veterans in Missoula, MT, Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on_site_chapel, reception_space, and ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,795 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and memorial_only_service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on_site_chapel.
Published pricing at Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Missoula in MT, about 2 miles from Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory. 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 100 funeral homes in Montana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 1705 West Broadway Street in Missoula, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 543-4190. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory provides cremation, burial, pre_planning_services, memorial_only_service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- On-site crematory for comprehensive cremation services.
- Specialized grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages, pet loss guidance, and grief journaling prompts.
- Emphasis on personalized services and memorialization options, including unique uses for cremated remains.
- Advance Funeral Planner available for preplanning services and flexible funding options.
- Therapy dog, Frasier, available to provide comfort to families.
- Staff members with personal experiences in grief, such as Courtney Molloy, who was called to funeral service after a personal loss.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
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- · burial
Cremation
- · cremation
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- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
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.