Veteran services at San Juan Mortuary
Veteran families in Blanding, UT can turn to San Juan Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "San Juan Mortuary is dedicated to honoring veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and patriotism through specialized services." 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). 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 Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in CO, approximately 112 miles from San Juan Mortuary. San Juan Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. San Juan Mortuary is among them.
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 is dedicated to honoring veterans, recognizing their sacrifices and patriotism through specialized services.
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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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.