Veteran services at Goff Mortuary
Goff Mortuary, located in Midvale, UT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Goff Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their military service and offering appropriate arrangements." Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include basic cremations, public memorial celebrations, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Goff Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the Utah median ($1,697). 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 Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 11 miles from Goff Mortuary. Goff Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Utah has approximately 142 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Goff Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Goff Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Goff Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Goff Mortuary is located at 8090 South State Street in Midvale, UT. You can reach the home at (801) 255-7151. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Goff Mortuary offer veteran families?
Goff Mortuary provides traditional funeral packages, basic cremations, public memorial celebrations, private farewells, public viewing packages, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Goff Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Goff Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, acknowledging their military service and offering appropriate arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Goff Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Goff Mortuary apart
- Fifth-generation family ownership in the funeral industry, with family involvement dating back to 1866.
- Operates four distinct locations across Utah: Midvale, Draper, Nephi, and Sandy.
- Offers a vintage Rosewood Prinzing hearse as part of their facilities.
- Provides life celebrants to lead services for families who may not choose clergy, focusing on creating healing experiences.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Basic Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Burial services
- · Cremation services
- · Veteran services
- · Personalized services for different faiths, cultural traditions, and family preferences
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic.
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.