Veteran services at Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way
Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way, located in Federal Way, WA, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,500 for basic burial and $1,570 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,260. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, memorial programs & stationery, and cremation urns. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 33% below 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 12 miles from Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way. 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 Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $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 Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way is located at 31919 6Th Avenue South in Federal Way, WA. You can reach the home at (206) 212-4377. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way offer veteran families?
Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, veteran funeral specialists, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way mentions 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 Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Diverse religious and cultural traditions (e.g., Ritual Washing) families, among others.
What sets Edwards Memorial Funeral Home - Federal Way apart
- Human Composting (Natural Organic Reduction/Terramation)
- Memorial Diamonds (lab-created from cremated remains)
- Parting Stone (smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains)
- Multicultural Funerals
- Ritual Washing
- Livestreaming of services
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Priority Mail of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Ash Scattering
- · Incense Burning
- · Ritual Washing
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Specialists
- · Human Composting
- · Memorial Diamonds
- · Parting Stone
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Ritual Washing
- · Incense Burning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Diverse religious and cultural traditions (e.g., Ritual Washing).
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.