Veteran services at Cremation Society of Idaho
Cremation Society of Idaho serves veteran families in Boise, ID with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
Published pricing at Cremation Society of Idaho: direct cremation from $895. That places direct cremation roughly 48% 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 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Boise in ID, about 8 miles from Cremation Society of Idaho. 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 Cremation Society of Idaho cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $895. 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 Cremation Society of Idaho located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cremation Society of Idaho is located at 5541 West Overland Road in Boise, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 322-3590. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cremation Society of Idaho offer veteran families?
Cremation Society of Idaho provides cremation services, online arrangements, immediate need services, traditional service, personalized tribute, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cremation Society of Idaho help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cremation Society of Idaho 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.
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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.