Veteran services at Heideman Hughes Mortuary
Veteran families in Saint George, UT can turn to Heideman Hughes Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,595 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, permanent memorialization, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Heideman Hughes Mortuary: direct cremation from $895. That places direct cremation roughly 47% below 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 Southern Utah National Cemetery in UT, about 46 miles from Heideman Hughes Mortuary. 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 Heideman Hughes Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $895. 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 Heideman Hughes Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heideman Hughes Mortuary is located at 1037 East 700 S in Saint George, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 674-5000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heideman Hughes Mortuary offer veteran families?
Heideman Hughes Mortuary provides traditional funeral service, cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, permanent memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heideman Hughes Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Heideman Hughes Mortuary assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Heideman Hughes Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths and Religions, Jehovah's Witness families, among others.
What sets Heideman Hughes Mortuary apart
- Comprehensive grief support, including specific guidance for children of different age groups.
- Custom monument and headstone design services.
- Explicitly serves all faiths and religions, accommodating diverse backgrounds.
- Detailed pre-planning checklist and online pre-planning form.
- Staff with deep local roots in Southern Utah, including a fifth-generation owner.
- On-site chapel.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · All Faiths And Religions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All Faiths and Religions, Jehovah's Witness. 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.