Veteran services at Hullinger Mortuary
For veterans in Roosevelt, UT, Hullinger Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Hullinger Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with death-related claims such as VA insurance. They also make arrangements for military services as part of their comprehensive funeral directing tasks." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,360 for basic burial and $2,100 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,210. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, arrangements with cemetery, crematory, or final disposition, and arrangements for clergy, music, flowers, transportation, pallbearers, military services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Hullinger Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,900. That places direct cremation roughly 12% above the Utah median ($1,697). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 108 miles from Hullinger Mortuary. Hullinger Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Utah has approximately 142 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hullinger Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Hullinger Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,900. 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 Hullinger Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hullinger Mortuary is located at 457 East 300 North # 104-15 in Roosevelt, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 722-2426. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hullinger Mortuary offer veteran families?
Hullinger Mortuary provides cremation services, traditional services, memorial service, graveside service, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hullinger Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hullinger Mortuary provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with death-related claims such as VA insurance. They also make arrangements for military services as part of their comprehensive funeral directing tasks.
Which faith traditions does Hullinger Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pentecostal Church, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Hullinger Mortuary apart
- Offers a unique horse-drawn funeral coach service.
- Features second-generation family ownership with deep historical ties to the Uintah Basin.
- Staff includes professionals with advanced certifications such as Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and Certified Crematory Operator.
- Provides specialized grief support resources tailored for children across different age groups.
- Assists families with navigating death-related claims, including Social Security and VA insurance benefits.
- Offers convenient online preplanning arrangements for future needs.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Utah Funeral Directors Association (UFDA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Specializations
- · Horse Drawn Funeral Coach
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pentecostal Church, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.