Veteran services at Parker Funeral Home, Inc.
Parker Funeral Home, Inc. in Parker, CO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Parker Funeral Home, Inc. & Crematory provides Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. Eligibility extends to military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve, and former military members who served on active duty or completed a term in the Selected Reserve under conditions other than dishonorable. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, preferably with a DD Form 214, and can arrange for military funeral honor teams to act as pallbearers if requested." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,165 for basic burial and $2,190 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. The firm holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 38 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, immediate burial, memorial service, graveside service, cremation services, and simple cremation. 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 chapel. 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 Parker Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,190. That places direct cremation roughly 39% above the Colorado median ($1,570). 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 Fort Logan National Cemetery in CO, approximately 17 miles from Parker Funeral Home, Inc.. Parker Funeral Home, Inc. can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Parker Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.0-star rating from 38 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Colorado has approximately 240 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Parker Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Parker Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,190. 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 Parker Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Parker Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 10325 Parkglenn Way in Parker, CO. You can reach the home at (303) 841-4004. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Parker Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Parker Funeral Home, Inc. provides preplanning, online planning, funeral services, burial services, immediate burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Parker Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Parker Funeral Home, Inc. & Crematory provides Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. Eligibility extends to military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve, and former military members who served on active duty or completed a term in the Selected Reserve under conditions other than dishonorable. They assist families in establishing veteran eligibility, preferably with a DD Form 214, and can arrange for military funeral honor teams to act as pallbearers if requested.
Which faith traditions does Parker Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian (USA), Lutheran (ELCA), Non-denominational Christian (Parker Bible Church, Parker Christian Center) families, among others.
How do families rate Parker Funeral Home, Inc.?
Parker Funeral Home, Inc. holds a 4.0-star rating across 38 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Parker Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Third-generation, family-owned and operated, with direct family involvement in daily operations and facility development.
- Features the only on-site crematory in Douglas County, ensuring loved ones never leave their care during the cremation process.
- Offers free pre-planning seminars with specialists to educate families on end-of-life arrangements.
- Provides a year of complimentary daily grief support messages via email to families after services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Funeral Service With Burial
- · Interment
- · Green Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Simple Cremation
- · Funeral Service With Cremation
- · Multiple Urn Placement
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Third Generation, Family Owned
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian (USA), Lutheran (ELCA), Non-denominational Christian (Parker Bible Church, Parker Christian Center). Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Eric Ray provided attentive support for some families navigating arrangements, but others experienced poor follow-up and dismissive behavior. One family reported staff in dirty sweats and 'smoke and joke' demeanor during appointments. Experiences at Parker varied significantly.
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.