Veteran services at Hood Mortuary
Hood Mortuary, located in Durango, CO, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and columbarium.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in CO, about 114 miles from Hood 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 240 funeral homes in Colorado. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hood Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Hood Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (970) 247-2312 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hood Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hood Mortuary is located at 1261 East 3Rd Avenue in Durango, CO. You can reach the home at (970) 247-2312. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hood Mortuary offer veteran families?
Hood Mortuary provides cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hood Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hood Mortuary mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hood Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Christian families, among others.
What sets Hood Mortuary apart
- Operates from the historic Amy Mansion in Durango, built in 1888, a unique architectural landmark.
- Over 120 years of continuous operation, established in 1902.
- Family-operated business, with the Phelps family owning it since 2005 and Ryan Phelps working there since 1994.
- Maintains two distinct facilities: one in Durango and another in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
- Staff includes professionals with diverse qualifications such as licensed funeral directors, embalmers, cremationists, and a certified Death Doula.
- Offers an on-site columbarium at the Durango location.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Full service funeral home
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization of services
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-planning
- · Grief support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Christian. 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.