Veteran services at Southern Nevada Mortuary
Southern Nevada Mortuary in Caliente, NV supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The preplanning form includes a question about military service, and the nearby Caliente City Cemetery includes a dedicated Conaway Veterans Memorial Cemetery, indicating the mortuary's capability to assist with veteran-specific funeral arrangements." On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,470 for basic burial and $1,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include 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 Southern Nevada Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,870. That places direct cremation roughly 30% above the Nevada median ($1,444). 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 Southern Utah National Cemetery in UT, approximately 79 miles from Southern Nevada Mortuary. Southern Nevada Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Nevada has approximately 78 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Southern Nevada Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Southern Nevada Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,870. 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 Southern Nevada Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Southern Nevada Mortuary is located at 730 Front Street in Caliente, NV. You can reach the home at (775) 726-3779. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Southern Nevada Mortuary offer veteran families?
Southern Nevada Mortuary provides funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Southern Nevada Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The preplanning form includes a question about military service, and the nearby Caliente City Cemetery includes a dedicated Conaway Veterans Memorial Cemetery, indicating the mortuary's capability to assist with veteran-specific funeral arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Southern Nevada Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Methodist, Nondenominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Southern Nevada Mortuary apart
- Comprehensive online preplanning form detailing extensive personal and service preferences, including military service acknowledgment.
- Experienced staff with deep roots in the Southern Utah and Nevada communities, including a second-generation funeral director.
- Explicit mention of serving families in the broader Lincoln County area, not just Caliente.
- Facility tour available online with exterior and interior chapel views.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Green burial
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Methodist, Nondenominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.