Veteran services at San Juan Mortuary
Veteran families in Blanding, UT can turn to San Juan Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $5,295 for basic burial and $1,000 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at San Juan Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,000. That places direct cremation roughly 41% below the Utah median ($1,697). 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 Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in CO, about 112 miles from San Juan 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 142 funeral homes in Utah. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at San Juan Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,000. 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 San Juan Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
San Juan Mortuary is located at 370 South Main Street in Blanding, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 678-2612. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does San Juan Mortuary offer veteran families?
San Juan Mortuary provides pre-planning, grief support, honoring veterans, customized services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does San Juan Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
San Juan Mortuary assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets San Juan Mortuary apart
- Second-generation family ownership with Danny Palmer continuing his father's legacy.
- Over 46 years of service to San Juan County.
- Customized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual values, preferences, and budgets.
- Extensive grief support resources, including GriefShare, Web Healing, The Compassionate Friends, AARP resources, a "365 Days of Healing" email program, and specific materials for children and teens.
- Specialization in honoring veterans and their families.
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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.