Veteran services at Southern Utah Mortuary
Veteran families in Cedar City, UT can turn to Southern Utah Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include ample_parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,470 for basic burial and $1,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and cemetery_services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Utah National Cemetery in UT, about 12 miles from Southern Utah 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.
Southern Utah Mortuary 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
Does Southern Utah Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Southern Utah Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (435) 586-4040 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Southern Utah Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Southern Utah Mortuary is located at 190 North 300 West in Cedar City, UT. You can reach the home at (435) 586-4040. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Southern Utah Mortuary offer veteran families?
Southern Utah Mortuary provides cremation, burial, pre_planning_services, cemetery_services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Southern Utah Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Southern Utah Mortuary mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Southern Utah Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Southern Utah Mortuary apart
- Nearly 100 years of experience serving Southern Utah communities across four locations (Cedar City, Beaver, Parowan, Milford).
- Commitment to maintaining continuous custody of the deceased, ensuring they remain in the mortuary's care until burial or shipment.
- Expertise in national and international transfers and transport, adhering to all relevant laws.
- Active involvement of staff in numerous local community organizations and philanthropic efforts.
- Ability to provide custom service arrangements tailored to individual family wishes, beyond pre-arranged packages.
- Specialization in military honors for veterans.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · burial
Cremation
- · cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · catholic
- · lgbtq_affirming
- · veterans_military_honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.