Veteran services at Coffelt Funeral Service
Coffelt Funeral Service in Sandpoint, ID supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, grave markers, and veterans claims assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include pinecrest memorial park cemetery.
Published pricing at Coffelt Funeral Service: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below the Idaho median ($1,717). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, about 73 miles from Coffelt Funeral Service. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 111 funeral homes in Idaho. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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 Service assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Idaho Funeral Service Association
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Pre-planned funeral arrangements
- · Monuments & grave markers
- · Cremation services
- · Grief support
- · Life celebrants
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.