Monarch Society

Veteran services at Monarch Society

Monarch Society serves veteran families in Denver, CO with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Monarch Society provides military memorial services, including offering veteran burial flags. They also partner with the Honor Bell Foundation, a Colorado non-profit, to provide ceremonial bell tolling at no cost for military funerals and memorial services, offering a final tribute to veterans." Published pricing lists $4,800 for basic burial and $1,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Monarch Society: direct cremation from $1,675. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above the Colorado median ($1,570). 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 Fort Logan National Cemetery in CO, approximately 6 miles from Monarch Society. Monarch Society can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Colorado has approximately 240 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Monarch Society is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Monarch Society cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,675. 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 Monarch Society located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Monarch Society is located at 1534 N. Pearl Street in Denver, CO. You can reach the home at (303) 837-8712. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Monarch Society offer veteran families?

Monarch Society provides cremation, funeral service, memorial service, pre-planning, ship-out, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Monarch Society help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Monarch Society provides military memorial services, including offering veteran burial flags. They also partner with the Honor Bell Foundation, a Colorado non-profit, to provide ceremonial bell tolling at no cost for military funerals and memorial services, offering a final tribute to veterans.

Which faith traditions does Monarch Society accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All faiths accommodated, Non-religious ceremonies accommodated families, among others.

What sets Monarch Society apart

Offers a unique, inexpensive membership program for pre-planning end-of-life arrangements, including cremation authorization, for a one-time fee ($25/person, $40/couple).
Operates with a non-commissioned sales staff, aiming to avoid pressure and focus on family needs.
Features an on-site crematory (Pearl Street Crematory), providing direct cremation services.
Emphasizes providing cost-effective funeral services as an alternative to what they describe as the "senselessly expensive death rituals prompted by the outdated funeral industry."
Provides extensive online resources, including a 'Griefwords Online Library' and a comprehensive list of local and national support organizations, hospices, and related services.
Offers military memorial services, including veteran burial flags, and partners with the Honor Bell Foundation for ceremonial bell tolling at veterans' funerals.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Pearl Street Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Colorado Funeral Service Board

Specializations

· On-site Crematory
· Pre-need Arrangements

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths accommodated, Non-religious ceremonies accommodated.

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.

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How 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.