Veteran services at Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes
For veterans in Orem, UT, Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Sundberg-Olpin & Wheeler Mortuary assists families with arrangements for military services and requires military discharge papers during the arrangement conference, indicating support for veterans. [cite: "Frequent Questions" section]" On-site amenities include mortuary chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,185 for basic burial and $1,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Community feedback sits at 4.8 stars from 72 reviews.
On-site facilities of note include mortuary 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 16 miles from Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes. Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes holds a 4.8-star rating from 72 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (801) 225-1530, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes is located at 495 South State Street in Orem, UT. You can reach the home at (801) 225-1530. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes provides pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sundberg-Olpin & Wheeler Mortuary assists families with arrangements for military services and requires military discharge papers during the arrangement conference, indicating support for veterans. [cite: "Frequent Questions" section]
Which faith traditions does Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes?
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes holds a 4.8-star rating across 72 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes apart
- Long-tenured staff members, including Scott Reeves (since 1968), Deborah Reeves (since 1975), and Betty Wiggs (since 1990), providing continuity and deep local knowledge.
- Betty Wiggs's specialized expertise in assisting families with insurance claims and navigating government agencies.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online form to document personal wishes and protect against rising costs.
- Provision of complimentary daily grief messages via email for up to one year as part of their grief support services.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Utah Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish (Masses at St. Helen Catholic Church are offered in Spanish, suggesting potential accommodation for Spanish-speaking families.).
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“This was the first time for all of us to put together a funeral for my father-in-law. We were all very emotional and sad. The employees at Sundberg Olpin were professional, kind, thoughtful, and so helpful through the whole process. We can't thank them enough for their service to our family at a difficult time.”
“We were beyond grateful for the attention to detail, customer service and support shown to us by Sundberg-Olson. All staff we interacted with were amazing. Clyde, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your help. The facility is beautiful. We were blessed to have our Father’s services with Sundberg-Olpin. We highly recommend this mortuary”
“This is a very classy Mortuary. Services were very helpful. The seating/waiting area feels as though you are seated within a classy hotel. My little cousins said the inside reminded them if little America. Great sound system. We could hear sitting all the way in the back. Lots of seating. If you have crying children, there is plenty of space around the meeting hall be walk/smooth them. I wouldn’t mind having my own funeral here eventually!”
“My family and I could not be more pleased with the service we received from Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary. They were compassionate, supportive, and committed to providing the best possible service. I could not imagine anyone doing a better job of helping families in the most difficult of times. Staff members were not only highly professional, they viewed their service to those who grieve as a calling. Special thanks to Natalie and Curtis for their empathy and understanding.”
“My mother purchased her funeral through Sundeberg Olpin almost 10 years ago. The staff was fantastic and everything went so smoothly with her funeral and transporting her body out of state. The Morticians did a wonderful job with our mom. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. We are so greatful for their care of our wonderful mother. In addition, they met with us afterwards to help us sort through all of the other parts of settling her estate. They were so helpful and knowledgeable. We could not recommend them any higher!”
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.