Veteran services at Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations
Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations, located in Albuquerque, NM, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reflections chapel and floral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,500 for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include reflections chapel and floral chapel.
Published pricing at Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations: direct cremation from $1,999. That places direct cremation roughly 1% above the New Mexico median ($1,985). 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 Santa Fe National Cemetery in NM, about 55 miles from Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations. 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 101 funeral homes in New Mexico. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,999. 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 Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations is located at 2400 Washington St. NE in Albuquerque, NM. You can reach the home at (505) 884-5777. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations offer veteran families?
Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations provides funeral services, cremation services, personalization, burial services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations apart
- Four generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1918.
- On-site crematory that allows families to witness the cremation process, described as a unique offering in Albuquerque.
- Personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to honor individual lives.
- Multiple facilities including Salazar Mortuary and Reflections Chapel, offering various gathering spaces.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · On-Site Crematory
- · Veterans Services
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.