Veteran services at Danekas Funeral Chapel
Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville, WA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include historic chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside services, online memorials, cremation, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include historic chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, about 74 miles from Danekas Funeral Chapel. 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 269 funeral homes in Washington. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Danekas Funeral Chapel publish funeral prices?
Danekas Funeral Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (509) 684-6271 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Danekas Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Danekas Funeral Chapel is located at 155 West 1St Avenue in Colville, WA. You can reach the home at (509) 684-6271. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Danekas Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Danekas Funeral Chapel provides funeral services, memorial services, graveside services, visitation, forwarding remains, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Danekas Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Danekas Funeral Chapel mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Danekas Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist Church, Assembly of God, Catholic, Lutheran, Church of God families, among others.
What sets Danekas Funeral Chapel apart
- Operates from an historic Colville facility, a part of downtown since the 1890s, featuring a chapel that seats 150 people.
- Offers a 'Stars and Stripes Retirement Program' to honor veterans by draping the U.S. flag over them at the time of cremation.
- Provides an extensive online Grief Library with articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., covering various aspects of grief and support.
- Maintains two facilities in Northeast Washington, located in Colville and Chewelah.
- Offers online memorials that allow guests to order flowers, make donations, and sign guest books, with family access to add photos.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Traditional Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Stars and Stripes Retirement Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist Church, Assembly of God, Catholic, Lutheran, Church of God. 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.