Veteran services at Holt Family Funeral Home
Holt Family Funeral Home in Canon City, CO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,400 for basic burial and $2,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, graveside service, direct cremation, and registered mailing of cremated remains. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Holt Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,395. That places direct cremation roughly 11% below the Colorado median ($1,570). 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 Pikes Peak National Cemetery in CO, about 40 miles from Holt Family Funeral Home. 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 240 funeral homes in Colorado. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Holt Family Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,395. 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 Holt Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Holt Family Funeral Home is located at 806 Macon Ave. in Canon City, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 275-4113. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Holt Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Holt Family Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, basic professional services of the funeral director and staff, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Holt Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Holt Family Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Holt Family Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Holt Family Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership since the early 1920s.
- Historical air service for transporting human remains and scattering cremains.
- Past contract to transport escapees for the State Penitentiary in Cañon City.
- On-site crematory facilities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Registered Mailing of Cremated Remains
- · Local Delivery of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Consolidated Funeral Services
- · Tribute Technology
Specialties
- · Air Charter Service
- · Scattering Cremains By Air
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant Christian denominations.
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.