Veteran services at Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory
Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, located in Jerome, ID, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory assists with arrangements for veterans, including coordinating full military honors, as evidenced by past services. Jerome Cemetery, a nearby burial option, also actively honors veterans with flags and wreaths." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,460 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation 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 on-site 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 Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,595. That places direct cremation roughly 7% below 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 Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in ID, approximately 13 miles from Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory. Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory 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. Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,595. 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 Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory is located at 1343 South Lincoln Avenue in Jerome, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 324-7777. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory offer veteran families?
Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory provides funeral services, cremation services, pre planning, grief support, online memorials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory assists with arrangements for veterans, including coordinating full military honors, as evidenced by past services. Jerome Cemetery, a nearby burial option, also actively honors veterans with flags and wreaths.
Which faith traditions does Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Latter-day Saints, Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory apart
- Offers online memorials for sharing obituaries, photos, and condolences.
- Provides personalized tribute videos created from family photographs.
- Sends one year of daily grief support emails to families.
- Facilitates direct flower ordering through local florists via their website.
- Staff includes second-generation mortician Amie LM Swenson and local Jerome native Luke L. Gosnell.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Latter-day Saints, Episcopal, Catholic.
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.