Veteran services at Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Veteran families in Camas, WA can turn to Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Assistance with military services and veteran benefits, including coordination for military services." On-site amenities include reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,335 for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, military service, graveside service, immediate burial, and immediate cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $1,465. That places direct cremation roughly 2% below the Washington median ($1,492). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Willamette National Cemetery in OR, approximately 11 miles from Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Washington has approximately 269 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,465. 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 Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 410 Northeast Garfield Street in Camas, WA. You can reach the home at (360) 834-3692. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides burial, cremation, celebration of life, traditional religious service, military service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Assistance with military services and veteran benefits, including coordination for military services.
Which faith traditions does Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Operates its own on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care and eliminating additional crematory fees.
- Recognized as the longest-serving funeral provider in Clark County and Southwest Washington, established in 1932.
- Offers a detailed General Price List online for transparency in service and merchandise costs.
- Provides pre-planning and pre-payment options designed to protect families from inflation and ease future burdens.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Immediate Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (various denominations). Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.