Veteran services at Newcomer Cremations & Funerals
Newcomer Cremations & Funerals in Casper, WY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and memorial keepsakes. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Newcomer Cremations & Funerals: direct cremation from $2,345. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Wyoming median ($2,500). 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 Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in WY, about 3 miles from Newcomer Cremations & Funerals. 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 52 funeral homes in Wyoming. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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?
Newcomer Cremations & Funerals assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Jewelry Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Central New York Funeral Director’s Association
- · Funeral Service Administration Advisory Board at SUNY Canton
Specialties
- · Memorial Tree Registry
- · Grief Resources
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic.
Branches of service mentioned
Newcomer Cremations & Funerals's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.