Veteran services at Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver
For veterans in Beaver, UT, Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,870 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver: direct cremation from $1,870. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above 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 Southern Utah National Cemetery in UT, about 50 miles from Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver lists these traditions and communities: Catholic and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver 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 Utah Mortuary - Beaver located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver is located at 195 North 200 West in Beaver, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 438-2201. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver starts at $1,870. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Southern Utah Mortuary - Beaver 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.
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.