Coleman Mortuary

Veteran services at Coleman Mortuary

Veteran families in Hoquiam, WA can turn to Coleman Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The mortuary's staff includes individuals who were life members of the Henry L. Robb VFW Post 1135 in Hoquiam, and the firm schedules services with military honors, indicating a focus on serving veterans." On-site amenities include large chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,645 for basic burial and $1,205 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include graveside ceremony, memorial service, direct cremation, and locating county cemetery. 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 large chapel. 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 Coleman Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,205. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Fort Stevens National Cemetery in OR, approximately 54 miles from Coleman Mortuary. Coleman Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Coleman Mortuary also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

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. Coleman Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Coleman Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,205. 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 Coleman Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Coleman Mortuary is located at 422 5th St. in Hoquiam, WA. You can reach the home at (360) 532-4090. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Coleman Mortuary offer veteran families?

Coleman Mortuary provides funeral service, graveside ceremony, memorial service, direct cremation, anatomical gifts, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Coleman Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The mortuary's staff includes individuals who were life members of the Henry L. Robb VFW Post 1135 in Hoquiam, and the firm schedules services with military honors, indicating a focus on serving veterans.

Which faith traditions does Coleman Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.

What sets Coleman Mortuary apart

Locally owned and independent funeral home.
Offers preneed counseling without fees as a community service.
Endorses the Purple Cross Insurance Plan, noted as the oldest funeral plan in Washington State.
Provides community education programs, funeral home tours, and specialized children's materials.
Assists families in creating unique ceremonies that reflect a life well-lived.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Locating County Cemetery

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Ceremony

Cremation

· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Large Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Purple Cross Insurance Plan

Specializations

· Traditional Funeral Services
· Cremation Services
· Memorial Services
· Pre-Planning Options
· Veteran Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian.

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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.

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How 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.