Veteran services at Corbeill Funeral Homes
Corbeill Funeral Homes in Colfax, WA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Corbeill Funeral Homes provides comprehensive veteran services, offering guidance and expert assistance in securing benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They arrange military funeral honors, which can include the playing of "Taps," a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the grieving family. They are dedicated to ensuring every veteran is honored with the dignity and respect they deserve." Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,600 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, approximately 52 miles from Corbeill Funeral Homes. Corbeill Funeral Homes can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Corbeill Funeral Homes is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Corbeill Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Corbeill Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (509) 397-3406, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Corbeill Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Corbeill Funeral Homes is located at 109 North Mill Street in Colfax, WA. You can reach the home at (509) 397-3406. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Corbeill Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Corbeill Funeral Homes provides comprehensive veteran services, offering guidance and expert assistance in securing benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They arrange military funeral honors, which can include the playing of "Taps," a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the grieving family. They are dedicated to ensuring every veteran is honored with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Which faith traditions does Corbeill Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for American Baptist, Assemblies of God, Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Corbeill Funeral Homes apart
- On-site crematory (Wheatland Crematory) at the Pullman location, serving Whitman and Latah Counties, ensuring privacy and convenience for cremation services.
- Extensive veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits and arranging military funeral honors.
- Long-standing history as a family-owned and operated business since 1895, formerly known as Bruning Funeral Home.
- Personalization options for services, such as tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming.
- Flexible service options, including traditional burial, cremation, memorial services, and graveside ceremonies, adaptable to various family needs and preferences.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: American Baptist, Assemblies of God, Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Episcopal, Lutheran (ELCA), Methodist (UMC), Nazarene, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.