Veteran services at Riverside Funeral Home
Riverside Funeral Home in Albuquerque, NM supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,170 for basic burial and $1,140 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,805. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Riverside Funeral Home: direct cremation from $725. That places direct cremation roughly 63% below 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 75 miles from Riverside 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 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 Riverside Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $725. 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 Riverside Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Riverside Funeral Home is located at 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM. You can reach the home at (505) 764-9663. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Riverside Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Riverside Funeral Home provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Riverside Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Riverside Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Riverside Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish families, among others.
What sets Riverside Funeral Home apart
- Onsite crematory, allowing loved ones to remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Certified Celebrants available to create personalized ceremonies and tributes.
- Bilingual staff (Spanish-speaking) to assist diverse families.
- Offers modern death care alternatives including Human Composting (natural organic reduction/terramation).
- Provides Parting Stone, a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains.
- Online arrangement options for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Bilingual Staff
- · Certified Celebrants
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.