Veteran services at Eckersell Memorial Chapel
Eckersell Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Rigby, ID with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Eckersell Memorial Chapel assists veterans and their families with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits, including eligibility for VA national cemeteries, military funeral honors (such as 'Taps,' rifle detail, color guard, and flag presentation), and obtaining headstones or markers. They guide families through the application process for these benefits." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,125 for basic burial and $2,535 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, direct cremation, and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Eckersell Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $1,845. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 Blackfoot in ID, approximately 39 miles from Eckersell Memorial Chapel. Eckersell Memorial 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. Eckersell Memorial Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Eckersell Memorial Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,845. 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 Eckersell Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eckersell Memorial Chapel is located at 101 West Main Street in Rigby, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 745-6604. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eckersell Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Eckersell Memorial Chapel provides cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, direct cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eckersell Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Eckersell Memorial Chapel assists veterans and their families with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits, including eligibility for VA national cemeteries, military funeral honors (such as 'Taps,' rifle detail, color guard, and flag presentation), and obtaining headstones or markers. They guide families through the application process for these benefits.
Which faith traditions does Eckersell Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Eckersell Memorial Chapel apart
- Third-generation, family-owned business established in 1928, providing nearly a century of service.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including photos, videos, artwork, and music.
- Comprehensive preplanning services with flexible funding options to ease family burdens.
- Dedicated veteran memorial services, offering assistance with VA benefits and military honors.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Idaho Funeral Service Association
- · International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board
Specializations
- · Veteran Memorial Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian. 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.