Veteran services at Marlatt Funeral Home
Marlatt Funeral Home serves veteran families in Kent, WA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and outside reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial options, honoring veterans, cremation, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Marlatt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 14% above the Washington median ($1,492). 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 Tahoma National Cemetery in WA, about 6 miles from Marlatt 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 269 funeral homes in Washington. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Marlatt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 Marlatt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Marlatt Funeral Home is located at 713 Central Avenue North in Kent, WA. You can reach the home at (253) 852-2620. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Marlatt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Marlatt Funeral Home provides pre-planning services, burial options, honoring veterans, cremation, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Marlatt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Marlatt Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Marlatt Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Methodist (United Methodist Church), Episcopal, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Marlatt Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for three generations, with deep roots in the Kent community.
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- Specialized services and support for veterans, including assistance with benefits.
- Extensive grief support programs, including a '365 Days of Healing' email series and resources tailored for children and teenagers.
- Annual Holiday Memorial and Candle Lighting Ceremony, which also serves as a Toys for Joy donation drop-off location.
- Dedicated Pre-Planning Specialists on staff to assist with advance funeral arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Options
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kiwanis Club of Kent
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Methodist (United Methodist Church), Episcopal, Catholic.
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.