Veteran services at Holbrook Mortuary
Holbrook Mortuary in Salt Lake City, UT supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,490 for basic burial and $1,505 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside burial, direct burial, direct cremation, cremation with funeral service, cremation with visitation, and burial vaults. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Holbrook Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,505. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, about 19 miles from Holbrook 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 Holbrook Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,505. 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 Holbrook Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Holbrook Mortuary is located at 3251 South 2300 East in Salt Lake City, UT. You can reach the home at (801) 484-2045. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Holbrook Mortuary offer veteran families?
Holbrook Mortuary provides funeral service, visitation, evening visitation, funeral mass, vigil, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Holbrook Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Holbrook Mortuary mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Holbrook Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic (Funeral Mass), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Holbrook Mortuary apart
- Three-generation family-owned and operated business since 1941.
- Owner John Holbrook holds specific academic and leadership awards from mortuary science college.
- In-house flower company for convenient floral arrangements.
- In-house clothing choices, including temple clothes, for diverse needs.
- In-house color printed programs with personal pictures.
- In-house digital CD recordings of funeral services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Burial
- · Direct Burial
- · Burial Vaults
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation with Funeral Service
- · Cremation with Visitation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Utah Funeral Directors Association (UFDA)
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Bilingual Staff (English-Español)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic (Funeral Mass), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.