Veteran Funeral and Burial Services in Lakewood, Colorado
Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations provides veteran funeral and burial services in Lakewood, CO, and works closely with Fort Logan National Cemetery and other veteran cemeteries. We help military families understand and claim the burial benefits a veteran earned, coordinate the gravesite and graveside service, and arrange military funeral honors. As a family-owned funeral home, we guide you through eligibility, paperwork, and scheduling at no added stress, and we offer both burial and cremation for veterans. Call (303) 237-5350 any time. We are honored to serve those who served, and we make sure no earned benefit is overlooked.
Serving Veteran Families Across the Denver Metro Area
We serve veteran families in Lakewood, Denver, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Arvada, Littleton, Englewood, Westminster, and Morrison, and coordinate with Fort Logan National Cemetery for eligible veterans.
Who Is Eligible for Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery?
Most veterans who served and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible for burial at a national cemetery such as Fort Logan, and in many cases a spouse and certain dependents are eligible as well. Eligibility rules have details, so we help you confirm them with the VA and gather the paperwork you need.
Why Veteran Families Choose Stork-Morley
Fort Logan Coordination Experience
We work closely with Fort Logan National Cemetery and handle the scheduling and paperwork for the gravesite and graveside service, so your family does not have to navigate it alone.
We Help Claim Every Earned Benefit
Many families do not realize what their veteran earned. We walk you through burial benefits, headstone or marker options, the burial flag, and more, so nothing is missed.
Military Honors Arranged
We help arrange military funeral honors, including the flag folding and presentation and the playing of Taps, to give your veteran a fitting tribute.
Burial or Cremation, Your Choice
Veterans and their families can choose burial or cremation. We offer both and explain how benefits apply to each. See our cremation for veterans page.
Veteran Burial Benefits at Fort Logan
For eligible veterans, many burial benefits are provided at no cost. The table below shows common benefits and who provides them. We help you confirm eligibility and claim each one.
| Benefit | Provided by | Cost to the family |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesite at Fort Logan National Cemetery | VA National Cemetery Administration | No cost for eligible veterans |
| Opening and closing of the grave | VA National Cemetery Administration | No cost for eligible veterans |
| Government headstone or marker | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | No cost |
| Burial flag | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | No cost |
| Presidential Memorial Certificate | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | No cost |
| Military funeral honors (flag folding, Taps) | U.S. military | No cost for eligible veterans |
| Funeral home services (transfer, preparation, coordination) | Stork-Morley Funerals and Cremations | See General Price List |
What Will a Veteran's Funeral Cost the Family?
Many burial benefits at Fort Logan are provided at no cost to eligible veterans, including the gravesite and a government headstone or marker. Our funeral home services are listed by package: a simple cremation is $1,595 and includes scheduling with Fort Logan when applicable, a graveside burial is $2,800, and a traditional funeral is $4,435. We help you apply earned benefits so your out-of-pocket cost is as low as possible, and we explain everything clearly with no pressure.
Can a Veteran Choose Cremation and Still Receive Benefits?
Yes. Veterans may choose cremation and still be eligible for benefits such as inurnment at a national cemetery and military honors. We offer cremation for veterans and explain how benefits apply. See our cremation for veterans page.
Trusted Care You Can Count On
- Family-owned and serving Denver-area veteran families since 1994.
- Coordinates burials and honors with Fort Logan National Cemetery.
- Helps families claim earned VA burial benefits and military honors.
- Offers both burial and cremation for veterans.
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; staff available for immediate need any time you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery?
Most veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible, and in many cases a spouse and certain dependents are too. We help you confirm eligibility with the VA and gather the needed paperwork.
What burial benefits has my veteran earned?
Eligible veterans generally receive a gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate at no cost. We help you claim each one.
Can a veteran's spouse or dependent be buried at Fort Logan?
In many cases, yes. An eligible veteran’s spouse and certain dependents may be buried in the same national cemetery. We help you confirm the details with the VA so your family can plan together.
Are military funeral honors included, and what do they involve?
Eligible veterans are entitled to military funeral honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag and the playing of Taps. We help arrange honors with the military.
Does the VA pay for a veteran's funeral or cremation?
The VA provides many burial benefits at no cost, such as the gravesite and marker, and in some cases a burial allowance. Our own funeral home services are priced by package, starting at $1,595 for a simple cremation that includes scheduling with Fort Logan when applicable, and we help apply benefits to lower your cost.
How do you coordinate a veteran's burial with Fort Logan?
We handle the scheduling, paperwork, and coordination with Fort Logan National Cemetery, arrange the graveside service and 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.