Veteran services at Driskill Memorial Chapel
Veteran families in John Day, OR can turn to Driskill Memorial Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Driskill Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Oregon median ($1,380). 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 140 miles from Driskill Memorial 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 210 funeral homes in Oregon. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Driskill Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Driskill Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Driskill Memorial Chapel is located at 241 South Canyon Boulevard in John Day, OR. You can reach the home at (541) 575-0529. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Driskill Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Driskill Memorial Chapel provides traditional service, graveside service, memorial service, monuments, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Driskill Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Driskill Memorial Chapel mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Driskill Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Seventh-day Adventist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Driskill Memorial Chapel apart
- Price match guarantee against any local funeral home, emphasizing transparent pricing and value.
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant memorial trees as a living legacy.
- Digital obituary pages allowing family and friends to upload photos, share memories, and create memorial books.
- Over 90 years of continuous service in the John Day area.
- Family-owned and operated with active involvement of owners Troy and Windy Hanson.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Arbor Day Foundation
Specialties
- · Plant Memorial Trees
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Seventh-day Adventist, Lutheran, Christian, Nazarene.
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.