Veteran services at Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Sterling, CO, Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory offers specialized services to honor veterans, recognizing their sacrifices for the country. This includes assistance with veteran-specific arrangements and benefits." Published pricing lists $3,750 for basic burial and $1,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,448. That places direct cremation roughly 56% 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 Cheyenne National Cemetery in WY, approximately 97 miles from Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory. Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,448. 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 Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 330 South 2nd St. in Sterling, CO. You can reach the home at (970) 522-3544. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory provides personalized services, veteran services, cremation, viewing, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory offers specialized services to honor veterans, recognizing their sacrifices for the country. This includes assistance with veteran-specific arrangements and benefits.
Which faith traditions does Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Tennant Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Multi-generational family ownership with deep roots in Sterling, CO.
- Owners David W. Tennant and David E. Tennant serve as Logan County Coroner and Chief Deputy Coroner, respectively, and are Certified Death Investigators.
- David W. Tennant holds licenses/certifications in Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska, demonstrating broad expertise.
- Offers specialized services for veterans, including honoring their sacrifices.
- Provides monument services in addition to traditional funeral and cremation offerings.
- Staff includes a Certified Crematory Operator, ensuring expertise in cremation processes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Colorado Coroners Association
- · Sterling Rotary Club
- · Sterling Elks Lodge
- · Sons of the American Legion
- · Northeastern Junior College Foundation
- · Hospice of the Plains
- · Sterling Arts Council
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations). 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.