Veteran services at Hodge Funeral Home
Veteran families in Saint Maries, ID can turn to Hodge Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service, cremation, and immediate cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, about 57 miles from Hodge Funeral Home. 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 111 funeral homes in Idaho. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hodge Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Hodge Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (208) 245-2611 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hodge Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hodge Funeral Home is located at 138 South 8Th Street in Saint Maries, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 245-2611. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hodge Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hodge Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, graveside service, cremation, immediate cremation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hodge Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hodge Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hodge Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Hodge Funeral Home apart
- Extensive grief education and support resources, including articles by Dr. Bill Webster, a recognized author and international speaker in thanatology.
- Strong emphasis on personalized services to create unique and meaningful tributes.
- Commitment to pre-planning to align services with family values and financial considerations.
- Focus on attending to the emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of every family member.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Immediate Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of the Nazarene, Assembly of God, Foursquare Gospel, Church of Christ.
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.