Veteran services at Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes
For veterans in Orem, UT, Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. 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. It has a 4.8 rating from 72 reviews on Google.
Facilities on site include mortuary chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, about 16 miles from Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes has a 4.8-star rating from 72 Google reviews.
We list about 142 funeral homes in Utah. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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, so 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?
Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Utah Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: 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
Up to five Google reviews of Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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!”
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.