Veteran services at Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory
Veteran families in Brigham City, UT can turn to Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,050 for basic burial and $1,747 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,747. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 74 miles from Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & 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 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 Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,747. 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 Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory is located at 634 East 200 S in Brigham City, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 723-5236. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory offer veteran families?
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory provides grief support, obituary notifications, immediate need assistance, planning ahead, send flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel & Crematory apart
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Offers personalized celebration of life events, including unique options like tree planting, balloon releases, golf outings, and final salutes.
- Provides a free year of weekly grief messages and a free grief group for community members.
- Hosts free photo scanning events to help families preserve memories.
- Demonstrates extensive community involvement and sponsorship of local events.
- Received multiple awards, including 2018 Medium Business of the Year, and individual awards for Brent Gillies (2013 Businessperson of the Year, 2013 Jim Davis Service Award).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Utah Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · Box Elder County Hospice
- · American Cancer Society Box Elder Relay for Life
- · New Hope Crisis Center
- · Box Elder Chamber of Commerce
- · Acts VI Soup Kitchen Board
Specialties
- · Personalized Celebrations
- · After-care Support
- · Free Grief Group
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.