Veteran services at English Funeral Chapel
English Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Post Falls, ID with military funeral planning. In their own words: "English Funeral Chapels & Crematory offers military honors and veteran services, which can be arranged and included in any format of arrangement chosen by the family. They also host an annual Veteran Presidential Certificate Ceremony." On-site amenities include reception centers and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,485 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,995. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, veterans services, and online memorials. 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 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 English Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, approximately 44 miles from English Funeral Chapel. English Funeral 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. English Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at English Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,775. 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 English Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
English Funeral Chapel is located at 1700 North Spokane St. in Post Falls, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 664-3143. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does English Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
English Funeral Chapel provides aquamation, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does English Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
English Funeral Chapels & Crematory offers military honors and veteran services, which can be arranged and included in any format of arrangement chosen by the family. They also host an annual Veteran Presidential Certificate Ceremony.
What sets English Funeral Chapel apart
- First & Only Aquamation Provider in Idaho
- Over 80 years of continuous family ownership and operation across three generations
- Transparent pricing with online pricing guides available
- On-site crematory at the Coeur d'Alene location
- Reception Centers at both Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls locations
- Extensive pre-need planning options and online arrangement planning
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Aquamation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Aquamation Provider (First & Only in Idaho)
- · Transparent Pricing
- · Personalization Options
- · Peace of Mind Cremation
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.