Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Pueblo
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors has served the Pueblo community since 1922, offering compassionate and personalized funeral, cremation, and memorialization services. As a family-owned business, we prioritize individualized care over corporate volume, providing options for traditional funerals, cremation, and pre-need planning. Our experienced team guides families through every step, from immediate arrangements to personalized tributes, while maintaining deep ties to local traditions.We specialize in veterans' services, pet cremation, and community-focused support programs. With over a century of combined experience, our directors are recognized leaders in funeral service excellence.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans' Services
Pet Cremation
Pre-Need Planning
Memorialization Options
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1922 with deep Pueblo roots
- Personalized service prioritizing individual needs over volume
- Experienced staff available 24/7 for emergencies
- Veterans' service specialists with agency partnerships
- Only private pet crematorium in Southern Colorado
What people say
Kind and helpful
Wonderful memorial
Special people
Deeply moved
Incredible funeral home
Services
Funeral Services
Montgomery & Steward offers complete funeral services including visitation, ceremony, and burial. Families can choose from public viewings, church services, or graveside ceremonies with customizable casket options. Our directors coordinate all details including permits, clergy arrangements, and obituary notices while providing emotional support throughout the process. Services accommodate both traditional and contemporary preferences.
Cremation Services
We provide complete cremation services with memorialization choices including urn selection, scattering gardens, and columbarium niches. Options range from immediate cremation to full memorial services with rental caskets. Our specialists guide families through legal requirements while offering personalized tributes that honor individual lives through customized ceremonies and keepsake options.
Veterans' Services
Specialized services for veterans include military honors, flag presentation, and VA benefit coordination. Our team works directly with agencies to ensure eligibility documentation and proper recognition. Services incorporate traditional elements like rifle volleys and Taps while providing guidance on memorial markers and burial benefits at Mountain View Cemetery.
Pet Cremation
As Southern Colorado's only private pet crematorium, we offer individual cremation services for companion animals. Families receive ashes in custom urns with memorial options including personalized plaques and scattering gardens. Our facility maintains strict chain-of-custody procedures while providing compassionate support for pet loss through dedicated obituary services and memorial keepsakes.
Pre-Need Planning
Our pre-need specialists help individuals document funeral preferences and establish funding arrangements. The process includes personalized service selection, legal documentation, and secure record-keeping. Planning ensures wishes are honored while relieving families of decision-making burdens during difficult times. We offer flexible options that accommodate changing needs and budget considerations.
People
Gerry Montgomery
President, Funeral Director
Gerry Montgomery has served in funeral service since 1976. A graduate of Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, he leads with over 45 years of experience. Active in community organizations, he received multiple humanitarian awards and co-founded Sangre de Cristo Hospice's Grief Support Library.
Dian Montgomery
Vice President, Funeral Director
Dian Montgomery combines funeral service expertise with accounting background. A Pueblo native, she focuses on personalized arrangements and community support programs. She co-founded the Grief Support Library and serves on multiple arts and education boards while maintaining funeral service certifications.
Marvin Steward
Retired Funeral Director
Marvin Steward served funeral service for over 50 years. A 1969 graduate of Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, he maintained active community involvement through Masonic organizations and hospice programs. His career spanned multiple leadership roles in funeral service associations.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer complete funeral services with viewings, traditional burials, cremation options, and personalized memorialization. Services can be customized to reflect individual preferences and budget requirements.
Do you provide veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we specialize in veterans' services including military honors, VA benefit coordination, and memorial markers at Mountain View Cemetery.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, our pre-need specialists help document preferences and establish funding arrangements to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you offer pet cremation services?
We operate Southern Colorado's only private pet crematorium with individual cremation options and memorial keepsakes available.
What support is available after a death occurs?
Our staff is available 24/7 to coordinate arrangements, complete documentation, and provide guidance through every step of the process.
