Veteran services at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel
Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Kent, WA 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 chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,700 for basic burial and $2,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, immediate burial, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,995. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Washington median ($1,492). 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 Tahoma National Cemetery in WA, about 3 miles from Edline-Yahn & Covington 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
What does a funeral at Edline-Yahn & Covington 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 Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel is located at 27221 156Th Avenue Southeast in Kent, WA. You can reach the home at (253) 630-2736. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel provides burial, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral 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 Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Presbyterian, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel apart
- Offers advanced green disposition methods: alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) and natural organic reduction (human composting).
- Provides bilingual services, specifically Spanish, as evidenced by staff and client testimonials.
- Operates as part of the multi-generational Weeks' Family Funeral Homes, with award-winning directors including Duane and Russ Weeks.
- Located as the closest funeral home to Tahoma National Cemetery and offers specialized veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits, headstones, and burial flags.
- Offers livestreaming of services, providing accessibility for remote attendees.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Weeks’ Family Funeral Homes
- · Washington State Funeral Directors' Association
- · American Association of Christian Counselors
- · Pierce County Chaplains Academy
- · Enumclaw Rotary Club
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Bilingual Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Presbyterian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.