Veteran services at Maltbie Funeral Services
Maltbie Funeral Services, located in Springfield, CO, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,250 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,525. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, online memorial, memorial folders, memorial markers, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Maltbie Funeral Services: direct cremation from $1,970. That places direct cremation roughly 25% above 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 Fort Lyon National Cemetery in CO, about 55 miles from Maltbie Funeral Services. 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 Maltbie Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,970. 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 Maltbie Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Maltbie Funeral Services is located at 265 West 8Th Avenue in Springfield, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 523-4543. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Maltbie Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Maltbie Funeral Services provides burial services, pre-need arrangements, grief support, flower ordering, online memorial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Maltbie Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Maltbie Funeral Services mentions government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Maltbie Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist, Assembly of God, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Maltbie Funeral Services apart
- Year-long grief messages for sustained support.
- Specialized resources and guidance for children and teens experiencing grief.
- On-site creation of customized memorial folders, bookmarks, prayer cards, and guest books.
- Comprehensive memorial marker and headstone services, including customization and cleaning.
- Licensed pre-need arrangement consulting available through Jolene Overhauser.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Colorado Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief Counseling
- · Pre-Need Arrangement Consulting
- · Memorial Marker Customization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Christ, Methodist, Assembly of God, Catholic.
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.