Veteran services at Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful
Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful serves veteran families in Bountiful, UT with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Russon Mortuary & Crematory offers specialized services for veterans, including honoring veterans in the funeral process. This is explicitly listed as one of their services and is discussed in their blog content." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,195 for basic burial and $2,290 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, veterans services, graveside service, and memorial service. 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 on-site 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 Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful: direct cremation from $2,290. That places direct cremation roughly 35% above the Utah median ($1,697). 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 Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 31 miles from Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful. Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Utah has approximately 142 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,290. 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 Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful is located at 295 North Main St. in Bountiful, UT. You can reach the home at (801) 295-5505. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful offer veteran families?
Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful provides burial, cremation, veterans services, planning ahead, traditional services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Russon Mortuary & Crematory offers specialized services for veterans, including honoring veterans in the funeral process. This is explicitly listed as one of their services and is discussed in their blog content.
Which faith traditions does Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian (interdenominational, Baptist) families, among others.
What sets Russon Brothers Mortuary, Bountiful apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation since 1954, with third-generation Russons actively involved.
- Offers a year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Provides personalized online memorials with guestbooks, photo uploads, and candle lighting features.
- Creates custom tribute videos from family photographs for services and online viewing.
- Facilitates online flower ordering directly from obituary pages through local florist partnerships.
- Staff members have extensive community involvement, including leadership roles in professional associations and civic organizations.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Utah Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Cremation Association of North America
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Personalization
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian (interdenominational, Baptist). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Portuguese.
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.