Veteran services at Metcalf Mortuary
For veterans in Saint George, UT, Metcalf Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Facilitates arrangements for burial at veteran memorial cemeteries, such as the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV." On-site amenities include full-size chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,890 for basic burial and $1,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional burial, immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation, and direct cremation. 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 full-size 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 Metcalf Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,745. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Southern Utah National Cemetery in UT, approximately 47 miles from Metcalf Mortuary. Metcalf 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. Metcalf Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Metcalf Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,745. 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 Metcalf Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Metcalf Mortuary is located at 288 West Saint George Boulevard in Saint George, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 673-4221. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Metcalf Mortuary offer veteran families?
Metcalf Mortuary provides traditional burial, immediate burial, visitation, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Metcalf Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Facilitates arrangements for burial at veteran memorial cemeteries, such as the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV.
Which faith traditions does Metcalf Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Metcalf Mortuary apart
- Operates two locations in St. George and Hurricane, Utah.
- Features a state-of-the-art on-site crematorium for meticulous and timely cremation services.
- Offers comprehensive pre-need planning services with dedicated counselors.
- Provides extensive grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library, including articles for adults, children, and teenagers.
- Offers funeral broadcast services for remote participation.
- Family-founded in 1947, with multi-generational involvement in daily operations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: German.
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.