Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista

Veteran services at Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista

Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista, located in Monte Vista, CO, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The mortuary offers to include military uniforms as part of cremation arrangements. However, it does not explicitly list dedicated veteran-specific services or affiliations like 'We Honor Veterans' programs." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,010 for basic burial and $2,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, graveside services, memorial services, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery in NM, approximately 91 miles from Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista. Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista publish funeral prices?

Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (719) 589-4271, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista is located at 404 Morris St in Monte Vista, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 589-4271. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista offer veteran families?

Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista provides ash scattering, burial services, cremation services, funeral services, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The mortuary offers to include military uniforms as part of cremation arrangements. However, it does not explicitly list dedicated veteran-specific services or affiliations like 'We Honor Veterans' programs.

Which faith traditions does Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholicism families, among others.

What sets Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista apart

Over 99 years of continuous family ownership and operation in the San Luis Valley and Southern Colorado.
Three distinct locations in Alamosa, Monte Vista, and Manassa for regional accessibility.
Detailed guidance on ash scattering regulations for various environments (private property, public lands, inland waters, at sea).
Staff member Kevin Rogers is a second-generation funeral director with certifications from the Colorado Funeral Service Board, Academy of Professional Funeral Service, and Cremation Association of North America.
Offers comprehensive information and assistance with advance directives and estate settlement, beyond immediate funeral planning.
Provides ongoing grief support through free daily and weekly email programs.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Services

Cremation

· Ash Scattering
· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Advance Directives Guidance
· Grief Support Programs

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholicism. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.