Veteran services at Coles Tribute Center
Coles Tribute Center serves veteran families in Baker City, OR with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include funeral home chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,650 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral home chapel.
Published pricing at Coles Tribute Center: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Oregon median ($1,380). 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 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Boise in ID, about 106 miles from Coles Tribute Center. 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 210 funeral homes in Oregon. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Coles Tribute Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Coles Tribute Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Coles Tribute Center is located at 1950 Place Street in Baker City, OR. You can reach the home at (541) 523-4300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Coles Tribute Center offer veteran families?
Coles Tribute Center provides traditional service, graveside service, memorial service, monuments, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Coles Tribute Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Coles Tribute Center mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Coles Tribute Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian (Non-denominational), Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Coles Tribute Center apart
- Transparent pricing with a price match guarantee against local funeral homes.
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant memorial trees as a living legacy.
- Digital obituary pages that allow family and friends to upload photos and share memories.
- Family-owned and operated by Troy and Windy Hanson, with their children sometimes present at the facility.
- Long-standing presence in Baker City, Oregon, established in 1915.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Arbor Day Foundation
Specialties
- · Plant Memorial Trees
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christian (Non-denominational), Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist, Seventh-day Adventist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.