Southern Utah Mortuary

Veteran services at Southern Utah Mortuary

Veteran families in Cedar City, UT can turn to Southern Utah Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Southern Utah Mortuary provides military honors for veterans, acknowledging their service and sacrifice. Their proximity to the Southern Utah National Cemetery in Cedar City, a dedicated resting place for veterans and their eligible family members, further supports their ability to assist military families with specialized arrangements." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and cemetery_services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Southern Utah National Cemetery in UT, approximately 12 miles from Southern Utah Mortuary. Southern Utah Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Southern Utah Mortuary also accommodates Catholic and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Southern Utah Mortuary is among them.

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 — 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?

Southern Utah Mortuary provides military honors for veterans, acknowledging their service and sacrifice. Their proximity to the Southern Utah National Cemetery in Cedar City, a dedicated resting place for veterans and their eligible family members, further supports their ability to assist military families with specialized arrangements.

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 & veteran services offered

★cemetery_services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· burial

Cremation

· cremation

On-site facilities

· wheelchair_accessible

· ample_parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Mortuary

Specializations

· catholic
· lgbtq_affirming
· veterans_military_honors

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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How 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.