Veteran services at Worden Funeral Directors
Worden Funeral Directors, located in Newcastle, WY, assists those who served and their families. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Worden Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 48% below the Wyoming median ($2,500). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Black Hills National Cemetery in SD, about 51 miles from Worden Funeral Directors. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 52 funeral homes in Wyoming. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Worden Funeral Directors cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Worden Funeral Directors located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Worden Funeral Directors is located at 111 South Railroad Ave. in Newcastle, WY. You can reach the home at (307) 746-2986. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Worden Funeral Directors offer veteran families?
Worden Funeral Directors provides personalized service, immediate need, cremation, viewing, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Worden Funeral Directors help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Worden Funeral Directors 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 Worden Funeral Directors accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Worden Funeral Directors apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring continuous care for the deceased.
- Comprehensive grief support programs: 'Everything After' for administrative guidance and 'Brighter Mornings' for emotional healing, including therapist-created courses and online support groups.
- Specialized programs for children: 'Children's Tour' to help understand the funeral process.
- Annual 'Service of Memory and Hope' event for remembrance.
- 'Away From Home Assurance' pre-planning program.
- Staff expertise, including a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) and an NFDA-certified Crematory Operator.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Weston County Humane Society
- · American Legion
- · American Legion Auxiliary
- · Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
- · Hospice of Campbell County
- · Campbell County Cemetery Board
- · Family Life Church
- · Center for Loss & Life Transition
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Non-denominational Christian, Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Foursquare.
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.