Veteran services at Hudson's Funeral Home
Hudson's Funeral Home serves veteran families in Lander, WY with military funeral planning. 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 $5,895 for basic burial and $3,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: military & veteran services, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Hudson's Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,150. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above the Wyoming median ($2,500). 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 Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in WY, about 124 miles from Hudson's 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 52 funeral homes in Wyoming. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hudson's Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,150. 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 Hudson's Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hudson's Funeral Home is located at 680 Mount Hope Dr. in Lander, WY. You can reach the home at (307) 332-2221. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hudson's Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hudson's Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral service, military & veteran services, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hudson's Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hudson's Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Hudson's Funeral Home apart
- Specialized Military & Veteran Services, including assistance with funeral honors, flags, headstones, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
- Extensive online Griefwords Library, provided by the Center for Loss and Life Transition (Dr. Alan Wolfelt), offering comprehensive grief support articles.
- Staff of licensed funeral directors, including Certified Crematory Operators, focused on personalized service and honoring unique family requests.
- Emphasis on pre-planning arrangements to ease future burdens for families.
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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.