Veteran services at Wing Mortuary
Wing Mortuary, located in Lehi, UT, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Wing Mortuary conducts graveside services at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, indicating they provide services for veterans." On-site amenities include funeral chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,355 for basic burial and $1,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and graveside service. 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 funeral 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 Wing Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,795 and basic burial from $4,995. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above the Utah median ($1,697). 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 Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in UT, approximately 6 miles from Wing Mortuary. Wing Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Wing Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wing Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795, basic burial starts at $4,995. 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 Wing Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wing Mortuary is located at 118 East Main St. in Lehi, UT. You can reach the home at (801) 768-9514. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wing Mortuary offer veteran families?
Wing Mortuary provides cremation, traditional funeral, graveside service, infant services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wing Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wing Mortuary conducts graveside services at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, indicating they provide services for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Wing Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Wing Mortuary apart
- Fourth-generation, independently owned and operated family firm serving Northern Utah County since 1936.
- Philosophy guided by William Gladstone's quote on community care for its dead, emphasizing tender sympathies, respect for laws, and loyalty to high ideals.
- Offers Infant Services without charge for children under three years old when a casket and vault are purchased from the mortuary.
- Provides a range of specific funeral and cremation packages, including options for full traditional services, daytime viewings, and direct cremations.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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.