Veteran services at Swan-Law Funeral Directors
Veteran families in Colorado Springs, CO can turn to Swan-Law Funeral Directors for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Swan-Law Funeral Directors is a Level Four Founding Community Partner, recognizing the unique needs of America's veterans and their families. They provide specialized veteran memorial services, host annual community events in honor of veterans, and collaborate with local veteran organizations to ensure respectful and dignified tributes." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,295 for basic burial and $1,620 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. That consistency shows up in their reputation: a 4.7-star Google rating across more than 229 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans memorial service, simple cremation, private viewing before cremation, and securing burial permits. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include large-capacity chapel, chapel, scattering garden, cremation niches, and cremation gardens. 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 Swan-Law Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $1,620. That places direct cremation roughly 3% above the Colorado median ($1,570). 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 Pikes Peak National Cemetery in CO, approximately 11 miles from Swan-Law Funeral Directors. Swan-Law Funeral Directors can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Swan-Law Funeral Directors holds a 4.7-star rating from 229 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Colorado has approximately 240 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Swan-Law Funeral Directors is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Swan-Law Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,620. 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 Swan-Law Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Swan-Law Funeral Directors is located at 501 North Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 471-9900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Swan-Law Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Swan-Law Funeral Directors provides cremation, burial, celebration of life, funeral service video production, catering, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Swan-Law Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Swan-Law Funeral Directors is a Level Four Founding Community Partner, recognizing the unique needs of America's veterans and their families. They provide specialized veteran memorial services, host annual community events in honor of veterans, and collaborate with local veteran organizations to ensure respectful and dignified tributes.
Which faith traditions does Swan-Law Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim families, among others.
How do families rate Swan-Law Funeral Directors?
Swan-Law Funeral Directors holds a 4.7-star rating across 229 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Swan-Law Funeral Directors apart
- 100% Service Guarantee on all aspects of their service.
- Lifetime flexibility and relocation protection for prepaid funeral plans within the Dignity Memorial network.
- Specialized facilities and services for diverse religious and cultural traditions, including a Tahara Room, Shomer/Watcher availability, and Kosher catering.
- Designated as a Level Four Founding Community Partner for veterans, offering specialized memorial services and community events.
- Offers arrangements by phone or email, including electronic signature, for convenience.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Simple Cremation
- · Private Viewing Before Cremation
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
- · Securing Cremation Permits
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Religious & Cultural Traditions
- · Spanish/Español
- · Pet Friendly
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Incense Burning
- · Shomer/Watcher Available
- · Ritual Washing
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Asian Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish/Español.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Swan-Law Funeral Directors. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I cannot recommend Swan Law enough. Bailey was amazing and went out of her way to accommodate us. She ensured we were all informed about what was happening, that everything was taken care of and that my mom had the best treatment and send off possible. Everyone we dealt with was professional and compassionate. Exceptional service through an incredibly difficult time. Thank you so much for taking care of us.”
“Bailey at Swan‑Law Funeral Services was wonderful to work with. She coordinated seamlessly with everyone across different locations, offered thoughtful ideas, and handled the day‑of details so we could focus on family. The assistants were attentive and respectful throughout. Highly recommend”
“I cannot express enough how grateful my family is for the care given to my daughter. Bailey went above and beyond for us while an unexpected and unfortunate situation was being handled. Now our sweet Olivia is home with her sister until she is spread at her final resting place. The entire staff has been so supportive and helpful throughout this process. Thank you again!”
“Christian was the most wonderful director we could have asked for. This was an incredibly difficult time for my family. His calm demeanor and personality were such a blessing. The entire staff made sure every detail was taken care of and All our questions and concerns were taken seriously and calmed every issue we had. They provided a beautiful area for our viewing. Their professionalism and support was exactly what we needed .”
“Brett Simon guided my husband and I through our pre-planned funeral arrangements, and we feel so relieved that they were so meticulously explained and completed. Brett showed us every option for various stages of this process, and now we know that our children living out of state will be prepared to call Swan Law to receive all the details of our arrangement. Brett was very knowledgeable, compassionate, and friendly, and we felt at ease making these difficult decisions. We are very grateful for his guidance. Thank you!”
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.