Veteran services at Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place
Veteran families in University Place, WA can turn to Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,189 for basic burial and $589 for direct cremation. 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 and stationery, and cremation urns. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Tahoma National Cemetery in WA, about 23 miles from Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place. 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
Does Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place publish funeral prices?
Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (253) 566-1008 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place is located at 3005 Bridgeport Way West in University Place, WA. You can reach the home at (253) 566-1008. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place offer veteran families?
Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place 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 Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Islamic, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes, Chapels & Crematories - University Place apart
- Affordable pricing model achieved by minimizing overhead, passing savings directly to families.
- Extensive alternative death care options, including human composting, aquamation, and Parting Stones.
- Specialized veteran funeral services, assisting with military benefits and honors.
- Multicultural funeral accommodations, including options like incense burning.
- Modern amenities such as livestreaming, live music options, and certified celebrants.
- Private gathering spaces available at the University Place location.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Home Delivery Of Ashes
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
- · Ash Scattering
- · Aquamation/Water Cremation
- · Incense Burning
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Specialists
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Islamic, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, Catholic, Jewish, Lutheran (ELCA), Non-denominational Christian.
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.