Giddens Memorial Chapel

Veteran services at Giddens Memorial Chapel

Giddens Memorial Chapel in Las Vegas, NV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burials, cremations, online memorials, and memorial service. 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 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 Giddens Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 31% below the Nevada median ($1,444). 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 Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in NV, approximately 22 miles from Giddens Memorial Chapel. Giddens Memorial Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Nevada has approximately 78 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Giddens Memorial Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Giddens Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $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 Giddens Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Giddens Memorial Chapel is located at 2737 North Lamb Boulevard in Las Vegas, NV. You can reach the home at (702) 982-8670. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Giddens Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?

Giddens Memorial Chapel provides burials, cremations, insurance, transportation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Giddens Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance.

Which faith traditions does Giddens Memorial Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Giddens Memorial Chapel apart

First-generation family-owned and operated by brothers Raymond L. Giddens Jr. and Kyle L. Giddens.
Founders bring diverse professional backgrounds, including social work (Dr. Raymond L. Giddens Jr.) and music ministry (Kyle L. Giddens), to their funeral service approach.
Specialization in providing personalized services for burials, cremations, insurance, and transportation tailored to individual family needs.
Offers comprehensive grief support, including a year of daily grief support emails, resources for children and teens, grief counseling, and yearly memorial celebrations.
Actively renovating a new 8,000+ square foot main facility in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas, while operating from temporary Care and Family Life Centers.
Affiliated with multiple national professional and fraternal organizations, including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., NFDA, NFDMA, Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity, and ICCFA.

Military & veteran services offered

★Online Memorials

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burials
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremations

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Reception Area

· Kitchen

· Catering Area

· Lobby

· Restrooms

· Arrangement Rooms

· Viewing Rooms

· Preparation Room

· Family Life Center

· Care Center

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
· National Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
· Epsilon Chapter of Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity
· International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA)

Specializations

· Insurance for Loved Ones
· Transportation for Loved Ones
· Humanitarian Efforts

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist. 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 Settlement

How 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.