Veteran Cremation Services in Lakewood, Colorado
Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations provides veteran cremation services in Lakewood, CO, and coordinates inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery for eligible veterans. We cremate at our own on-site crematory, help you claim the benefits a veteran earned, and arrange military honors such as the flag presentation and the playing of Taps. Our simple cremation is $1,595 and includes scheduling with Fort Logan when applicable. As a family-owned funeral home, we explain every option with no pressure. Call (303) 237-5350 any time. We are honored to serve those who served, and we make sure no earned benefit is overlooked.
Veteran Cremation Across the Denver Metro Area
We serve veteran families in Lakewood, Denver, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Arvada, Littleton, Englewood, Westminster, and Morrison, and coordinate inurnment and honors with Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Can a Veteran Be Cremated and Still Be Honored at Fort Logan?
Yes. A veteran may choose cremation and still be inurned in a columbarium or buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, and still receive military honors. We handle the cremation at our own crematory and coordinate the inurnment, paperwork, and honors with Fort Logan, so your family is supported at every step.
Why Veteran Families Choose Stork-Morley for Cremation
Cremation at Our Own Crematory
We own and operate our own crematory and cremate one person at a time, so your veteran stays in our care with full identification and tracking safeguards from start to finish.
Fort Logan Inurnment Coordinated
We coordinate inurnment of your veteran’s cremated remains at Fort Logan National Cemetery, including the scheduling and paperwork, so your family does not have to navigate it alone.
Military Honors Arranged
Eligible cremated veterans can still receive military funeral honors. We help arrange the flag presentation and the playing of Taps for a fitting tribute.
A Simple, Honest Price
Our simple cremation is $1,595 and includes scheduling with Fort Logan when applicable, with no pressure to add services you do not want.
Veteran Cremation Benefits at Fort Logan
For eligible veterans who choose cremation, many benefits are still provided at no cost. The table shows common items and who provides them.
| Item | Provided by | Cost to the family |
|---|---|---|
| Cremation (simple cremation package) | Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations | $1,595 (excludes certified death certificates) |
| Inurnment in a columbarium at Fort Logan | VA National Cemetery Administration | No cost for eligible veterans |
| Government niche marker or headstone | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | No cost |
| Burial flag | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | No cost |
| Military funeral honors (flag, Taps) | U.S. military | No cost for eligible veterans |
What Does Veteran Cremation Cost?
Our simple cremation is $1,595 and includes bringing your veteran into our care within 30 miles, the cremation at our own crematory, the cremation permit and death certificate filing, a basic urn, notification to Social Security, and scheduling with Fort Logan when applicable. It does not include certified copies of the death certificate. Many Fort Logan benefits are provided at no cost, which can lower your total even further.
Trusted Care You Can Count On
- Family-owned and serving Denver-area veteran families since 1994.
- On-site crematory: we cremate one person at a time with identification and tracking safeguards.
- Coordinates Fort Logan inurnment and military honors for eligible veterans.
- Simple cremation $1,595, including Fort Logan scheduling when applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a veteran be cremated and still buried or inurned at Fort Logan?
Yes. A cremated veteran may be inurned in a columbarium or buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery. We coordinate the inurnment, scheduling, and paperwork so your family is supported at every step.
What does veteran cremation cost with Stork-Morley?
Our simple cremation is $1,595 and includes the cremation at our own crematory, the permit and death certificate filing, a basic urn, Social Security notification, and scheduling with Fort Logan when applicable. It does not include certified death certificates.
Are military honors available for a cremation?
Yes. Eligible cremated veterans can still receive military funeral honors, including the folding and presentation of the flag and the playing of Taps. We help arrange honors with the military.
Does the VA provide an urn or niche for a cremated veteran?
For eligible veterans inurned at a national cemetery, the VA generally provides the niche and a government marker at no cost. We help you confirm the details with the VA.
Can we scatter or keep the ashes instead of inurnment at Fort Logan?
Yes. Your family may keep the cremated remains, divide them, scatter them where allowed, or choose inurnment at Fort Logan. We explain each option and any rules so you can choose what feels right.
Do you handle the Fort Logan scheduling and paperwork for cremation?
Yes. We coordinate the scheduling and paperwork with Fort Logan National Cemetery, arrange honors, and keep your family informed at every step so you do not have to manage it alone.
Reviewed by Peter Morley, Funeral Director at Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations, Lakewood, CO.