Veteran services at Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc.
Veteran families in Pueblo, CO can turn to Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,600 for basic burial and $1,450 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, cremation service, complete cremation service, immediate cremation service, cremation memorial service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include outdoor niches and scattering garden.
Published pricing at Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,450. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below 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 Pikes Peak National Cemetery in CO, about 34 miles from Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc.. 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 Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,450. 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 Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. is located at 1317 North Main in Pueblo, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 542-1552. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. offer veteran families?
Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. provides funeral service, complete funeral service, graveside service, cremation service, complete cremation service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Montgomery & Steward Funersl Directors, Inc. apart
- Locally owned and operated by native Puebloans since 1922, not part of a large chain.
- Owns and operates an on-site crematory with licensed and certified staff, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
- Features a recently expanded and remodeled reception center with handicapped accessibility, capable of seating over 125 guests.
- Provides a Kids Cove facility for children.
- Offers a Mountain View Cemetery Scattering Garden.
- Gerry Montgomery is a former chairman and emeritus member of Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care and an inductee into the Pueblo Hall of Fame.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
- · Complete Cremation Service
- · Immediate Cremation Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Columbarium
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · In-Ground Burial
- · Mausoleum
- · Pet Crematory
- · Scattering Garden
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, 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.