Veteran services at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary serves veteran families in Murray, UT with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $2,295 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,865. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, memorial services, cremation, traditional burial, cremation niches, and memorial tree planting. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 16 miles from Jenkins-Soffe 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 Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary is located at 4760 South State Street in Murray, UT. You can reach the home at (801) 266-0222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary offer veteran families?
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary provides veterans services, memorial services, cremation, immediate need services, personalized services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary apart
- Live streaming and recording of all funeral services for remote viewing and permanent digital remembrance.
- Customizable digital obituary pages allowing family and friends to upload photos, share memories, and display keepsakes.
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation for planting memorial trees as a tribute.
- Virtual tours of their Murray and South Jordan facilities available online.
- Over 100 years of continuous operation and five generations of family dedication.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Cremation Niches
- · Inurnment Plots
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Arbor Day Foundation
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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.