Veteran services at Columbia Funeral Home
Columbia Funeral Home in Saint Helens, OR supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include 100 seat chapel, free parking, and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,200 for basic burial and $1,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, cemetery services, memorial services, graveside service, american flag case, and memorial jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include 100 seat chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery in WA, about 21 miles from Columbia Funeral Home. 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
Does Columbia Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Columbia Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (503) 397-1154 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Columbia Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Columbia Funeral Home is located at 681 Columbia Boulevard in Saint Helens, OR. You can reach the home at (503) 397-1154. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Columbia Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Columbia Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, cemetery services, pre-planning, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Columbia Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Columbia Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Columbia Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Columbia Funeral Home apart
- Owns and operates Columbia Memorial Gardens, offering combined funeral and cemetery services at one location.
- Offers unique personalization options such as a motorcycle hearse, balloon release ceremonies, and dove release ceremonies.
- Provides state-of-the-art audio-visual systems and live streaming/webcasting services for memorial events, accommodating remote attendees.
- Features an online pre-planning tool for comprehensive and customizable arrangement outlining.
- Employs a Licensed Pre-Need Specialist to assist with advance planning.
- Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" in 2023.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Oregon Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Christian (general).
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.