Caring for a Veteran

Honoring our veterans

A funeral is a time to come together, to grieve, and to express gratitude for a life of service. For the men and women who wore our nation’s uniform, that gratitude deserves to be expressed with the full honor and recognition they earned.

At Larkin Mortuary, our family has helped Utah families lay their veterans to rest for generations. We understand the traditions, the paperwork, and the meaningful details that make a military service feel complete — and we handle them with the care and respect every veteran is owed.

From arranging military honors to ordering a burial flag and headstone, our experienced team guides your family through every step, so you can focus on remembering and honoring the one you love.

• flag A United States burial flag to drape the casket or accompany the urn, and to present to the family.
• workspace_premium A Presidential Memorial Certificate — an engraved certificate signed by the President honoring the veteran’s service.
• view_in_ar A government headstone, marker, or medallion to identify the veteran’s final resting place.
• park Burial in a national or state veterans cemetery, including the Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, for those who qualify.
• support_agent Coordination with the VA on the benefits and allowances a veteran’s family may be entitled to receive.

Eligibility for veterans benefits depends on the nature and length of service. Because these programs can change, we’ll confirm the current details with the VA and help your family apply — you won’t have to navigate it alone.