Veteran services at Peacock Funeral Home
For veterans in Lamar, CO, Peacock Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and urn burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Lyon National Cemetery in CO, about 28 miles from Peacock 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.
We list about 240 funeral homes in Colorado. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Peacock Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Peacock Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (719) 336-2234 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Peacock Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Peacock Funeral Home is located at 209 South 4Th Street in Lamar, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 336-2234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Peacock Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Peacock Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, committal service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Peacock Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Peacock Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Peacock Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Christian (non-denominational), Seventh-Day Adventist families, among others.
What sets Peacock Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of family history in the mortuary business, spanning four generations.
- The largest chapel in the area, capable of seating approximately 240 people.
- Advanced video tribute system with a projector in the chapel and a 54-inch monitor in the family room.
- Cassie Esparza's certification as a funeral director and embalming technician after a rigorous six-year internship.
- Commitment to passing savings to consumers by working with multiple casket suppliers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urn Placement in Columbarium
- · Urn Burial
- · Urn Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Colorado Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Christian (non-denominational), Seventh-Day Adventist.
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.