Veteran services at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary
Veteran families in Albuquerque, NM can turn to Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and 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 $4,000 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 Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary: 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 58 miles from Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary. 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 Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary 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 Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary is located at 400 3rd St. SW in Albuquerque, NM. You can reach the home at (505) 242-1133. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary offer veteran families?
Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary provides funeral services, cremation services, personalization, burial services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Salazar Mortuary apart
- Four-generation family ownership and operation since 1918, emphasizing a deep-rooted history in Albuquerque funeral service. [9]
- On-site crematory with an open-door policy, allowing families to witness the cremation process in a dignified setting, a service they state is unique among local funeral homes. [5]
- Strong focus on personalization to create unique and meaningful funeral experiences. [6]
- Dedicated staff, including a Preplanning Specialist, to guide families through arrangements and advance planning. [9]
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans' Burial Benefits
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Social Security Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
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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.