Veteran services at O'Connor Funeral Home
For veterans in Great Falls, MT, O'Connor Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,790 for basic burial and $1,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, burial, cemetery arrangements, and crematory arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at O'Connor Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,990. That places direct cremation roughly 16% below the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison in MT, about 74 miles from O'Connor Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
O'Connor Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 100 funeral homes in Montana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at O'Connor Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,990. 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 O'Connor Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Connor Funeral Home is located at 2425 8th Ave. N in Great Falls, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 453-7257. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Connor Funeral Home offer veteran families?
O'Connor Funeral Home provides immediate need, funeral planning, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Connor Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Connor Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does O'Connor Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets O'Connor Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous operation in Great Falls, established in 1911.
- Features an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Offers a drive-through garage for convenience.
- Provides comprehensive catering services for gatherings.
- Assists families with navigating Social Security benefits.
- Offers webcasting capabilities for memorial services held in their chapel.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Crematory Arrangements
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotary Club
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Great Falls Lions Club
- · Freemason
- · Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- · Peace Lutheran Church
Specialties
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Preplanning Services
- · Veteran Services
- · Celebration of Life Services
- · Green Burial
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lutheran.
Branches of service mentioned
O'Connor Funeral Home'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.