Dakan Funeral Chapel

Veteran services at Dakan Funeral Chapel

Veteran families in Caldwell, ID can turn to Dakan Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Dakan Funeral Chapel provides specialized veteran funeral services and military tributes, including arrangements for honors such as Air Force Honors, as noted in client testimonials." Published pricing lists $6,080 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran funeral services, burial services, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Dakan Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Idaho median ($1,717). 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 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Boise in ID, approximately 19 miles from Dakan Funeral Chapel. Dakan Funeral Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Idaho has approximately 111 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dakan Funeral Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Dakan Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,995. 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 Dakan Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Dakan Funeral Chapel is located at 504 South Kimball Avenue in Caldwell, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 459-3629. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Dakan Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?

Dakan Funeral Chapel provides funeral services, cremation services, immediate need assistance, pre-planning services, live stream services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Dakan Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Dakan Funeral Chapel provides specialized veteran funeral services and military tributes, including arrangements for honors such as Air Force Honors, as noted in client testimonials.

Which faith traditions does Dakan Funeral Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Presbyterian families, among others.

What sets Dakan Funeral Chapel apart

Over a century of service, established in 1911, with a rich local history.
Personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual lives and legacies.
Live stream services available for remote family and friends.
Dedicated pre-planning resources through their 'Caring Decisions' program.
Strong community involvement, supporting local causes and organizations.
Offers a Community Center for post-service gatherings.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Funeral Services

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Our Facility

· Community Center

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Idaho Funeral Service Association
· Carriage Services, Inc.

Specializations

· Personalized Funeral Services
· Personalized Cremation Services
· Military Tributes

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Presbyterian, Seventh-Day Adventist, Assembly of God, Bible Church. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Dakan Funeral Chapel has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Air Force

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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.