Veteran services at Eckersell Memorial Chapel
Eckersell Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Rigby, ID with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, direct cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Eckersell Memorial Chapel: direct cremation from $1,845. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above 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 Blackfoot in ID, about 39 miles from Eckersell 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 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eckersell Memorial Chapel mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Idaho Funeral Service Association
- · International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board
Specialties
- · Veteran Memorial Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian. 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.