Veteran services at Coffelt Funeral Service
Coffelt Funeral Service in Sandpoint, ID supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Coffelt Funeral Services provides assistance with Veterans claims." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,410 for basic burial and $1,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, grave markers, and veterans claims assistance. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include pinecrest memorial park cemetery. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Coffelt Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below the Idaho median ($1,717). 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 Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, approximately 73 miles from Coffelt Funeral Service. Coffelt Funeral Service can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Idaho has approximately 111 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Coffelt Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Coffelt Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,400. 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 Coffelt Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Coffelt Funeral Service is located at 109 Nort Division Ave. in Sandpoint, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 263-3133. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Coffelt Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Coffelt Funeral Service provides funeral services, cremation, traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Coffelt Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Coffelt Funeral Services provides assistance with Veterans claims.
What sets Coffelt Funeral Service apart
- Website claims "Sandpoint's Only Onsite Crematory" and serves "North Idaho & Western Montana," despite the listed Hartwell, GA address. This implies a unique cremation capability for its described service region.
- Manages Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery (as described for the Sandpoint, ID operation).
- Offers extensive personalization services including online memorials, tribute videos, incorporation of artwork, custom music, and literary readings.
- Provides a year of free daily grief support emails and comprehensive online resources on grief, including guidance for children.
- Assists with Veterans, Social Security, and insurance claims.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Idaho Funeral Service Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-planned funeral arrangements
- · Monuments & grave markers
- · Cremation services
- · Grief support
- · Life celebrants
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.