Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home

Veteran services at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home

Veteran families in Seattle, WA can turn to Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Evergreen Washelli assists eligible veterans with coordinating burial benefits, which can include an inscribed cemetery marker, a U.S. flag, military honors, and payment assistance. The facility features a dedicated Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery section, established in 1927, which hosts annual Memorial Day services and includes historical elements like the Chimes Tower and carronades from the U.S.S. Constitution." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,565 for basic burial and $2,965 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, water cremation, traditional burial, veterans burial benefits, memorial keepsakes, and cremation remembrance jewelry. 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 veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, gardens, columbarium, and cremation gardens. 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 Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,180. That places direct cremation roughly 46% above the Washington median ($1,492). 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 Tahoma National Cemetery in WA, approximately 25 miles from Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home. Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Washington has approximately 269 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home apart

• Offers human composting, water cremation, traditional flame cremation, and traditional burial, providing a wide range of end-of-life options.
• Recognized as Seattle's largest and most historic cemetery, spanning 144 acres.
• Features a dedicated Veterans' Memorial Cemetery section with historical artifacts and services.
• Provides flexible event spaces, including a Celebration Hall (100 seats) and a Tribute Center (150 seats) with advanced audio-visual technology for personalized services and receptions.
• Offers extensive catering options with diverse menus, including specific cultural and dietary choices.
• Specializes in multicultural funerals and incorporates elements like Feng Shui design and incense burning.

Military & veteran services offered

Burial & cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

How 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.