Veteran services at Newcomer Cremations & Funerals
Newcomer Cremations & Funerals in Casper, WY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home handles services for veterans, as evidenced by the obituary for Daniel O. Gillson, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War." On-site amenities include chapels and parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,635 for basic burial and $2,005 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and memorial keepsakes. 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 chapels. 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 Newcomer Cremations & Funerals: direct cremation from $2,345. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Wyoming median ($2,500). 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 Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in WY, approximately 3 miles from Newcomer Cremations & Funerals. Newcomer Cremations & Funerals can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wyoming has approximately 52 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Newcomer Cremations & Funerals is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Newcomer Cremations & Funerals cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,345. 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 Newcomer Cremations & Funerals located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Newcomer Cremations & Funerals is located at 710 East 2nd St. in Casper, WY. You can reach the home at (307) 234-0234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Newcomer Cremations & Funerals offer veteran families?
Newcomer Cremations & Funerals provides cremation, funeral services, advance planning, preplanning, memorial keepsakes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Newcomer Cremations & Funerals help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home handles services for veterans, as evidenced by the obituary for Daniel O. Gillson, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
Which faith traditions does Newcomer Cremations & Funerals accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Newcomer Cremations & Funerals apart
- Explicitly states families save hundreds, even thousands of dollars compared to other area funeral homes.
- Offers a simple cremation for $1,795 and a funeral ceremony for $3,695, positioning itself as a lower-cost provider.
- Provides an online planning tool for prearrangements and cost estimation.
- Offers a variety of unique memorial keepsakes including jewelry urns, blown glass, and thumbprint jewelry.
- Features a managing funeral director, Scott O'Marah, who is actively involved in local and educational funeral service associations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Jewelry Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Central New York Funeral Director’s Association
- · Funeral Service Administration Advisory Board at SUNY Canton
Specializations
- · Memorial Tree Registry
- · Grief Resources
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Newcomer Cremations & Funerals has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.