Veteran services at Nickle Mortuary
For veterans in Delta, UT, Nickle Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "While not explicitly listed as a distinct service offering, Nickle Mortuary has experience assisting families of veterans, as evidenced by obituaries for individuals who served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps." Published pricing lists $4,380 for basic burial and $1,985 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, and online memorials. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Nickle Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,985. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 83 miles from Nickle Mortuary. Nickle 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. Nickle Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nickle Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,985. 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 Nickle Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nickle Mortuary is located at 190 South Center Street in Delta, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 864-3412. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nickle Mortuary offer veteran families?
Nickle Mortuary provides burial, cremation, pre-planning, online memorials, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nickle Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
While not explicitly listed as a distinct service offering, Nickle Mortuary has experience assisting families of veterans, as evidenced by obituaries for individuals who served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps.
Which faith traditions does Nickle Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian (Faith Christian Fellowship) families, among others.
What sets Nickle Mortuary apart
- Customized online memorials allowing family and friends to share condolences, photos, and light candles.
- Personalized tribute videos created from family photographs for services and online sharing.
- Convenient online flower ordering directly through their website, in partnership with local florists.
- Streamlined sharing of service details via online memorials, social media, email, or text.
- One year of complimentary daily grief support emails and access to grief resources.
- Comprehensive funeral preplanning services with guidance on flexible funding options.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian (Faith Christian Fellowship). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Nickle Mortuary 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.