Veteran services at Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel
Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel serves veteran families in Baker City, OR with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,750 for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, memorial service, cremation, burial, pet cremation, and pet burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, columbarium, urn garden, and scattering gardens.
Published pricing at Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel: direct cremation from $1,850. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Oregon median ($1,380). 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 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Boise in ID, about 105 miles from Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel. 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 210 funeral homes in Oregon. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,850. 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 Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel is located at 1500 Dewey Avenue in Baker City, OR. You can reach the home at (541) 523-3677. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel offer veteran families?
Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel provides funeral services, traditional service, graveside service, memorial service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Gray's West & Co Pioneer Chapel apart
- Operating from the historic Charles A. Johns home (built 1903), a colonial revival-style house.
- Being the oldest funeral home in Eastern Oregon, with roots dating back to 1887.
- Maude West, one of the early owners, was the first licensed female funeral director in Oregon.
- Offering a Baby Box Program to promote safe sleeping habits for newborns.
- Providing comprehensive Pet Services, including cremation and memorialization.
- Implementing a price match guarantee for local funeral services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Burial
- · Pet Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Pet Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Sumpter, Oregon Masonic Lodge
- · Benevolent Protective Order of Elks #1824
- · Baker City Lions Club
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Pet Services
- · Baby Box Program
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Catholic, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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.