Veteran services at Valley Mortuary
Valley Mortuary in Jackson, WY supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Grand Teton Funeral Home & Cremation offers dedicated Veterans Services, including assistance with benefits and honors. They maintain an 'Honoring Our Veterans' section on their website, featuring a 'Veterans Honor Wall' that displays obituaries of deceased service members." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, and online memorials. 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 chapel. 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 Valley Mortuary: direct cremation from $3,580. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above the Wyoming median ($2,500). 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 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Blackfoot in ID, approximately 80 miles from Valley Mortuary. Valley Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wyoming has approximately 52 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Valley Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Valley Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,580. 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 Valley Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Valley Mortuary is located at 950 Alpine Ln. in Jackson, WY. You can reach the home at (307) 733-8267. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Valley Mortuary offer veteran families?
Valley Mortuary provides immediate need services, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Valley Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Grand Teton Funeral Home & Cremation offers dedicated Veterans Services, including assistance with benefits and honors. They maintain an 'Honoring Our Veterans' section on their website, featuring a 'Veterans Honor Wall' that displays obituaries of deceased service members.
Which faith traditions does Valley Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian families, among others.
What sets Valley Mortuary apart
- On-site crematory, providing direct control over the cremation process.
- Specialized grief support for children, offering age-appropriate guidance and resources.
- One year of daily grief support emails, extending care beyond the immediate service.
- Veterans Honor Wall on their website, specifically recognizing and honoring service members.
- Online memorial pages with tribute video creation and direct flower ordering integration.
- Partnership by former long-time employees of the previous mortuary, Valley Mortuary, bringing continuity of local experience.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)
Specializations
- · Honoring Our Veterans
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian.
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.