Veteran services at Mountain View Funeral Home
For veterans in Tacoma, WA, Mountain View Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception rooms, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, memorialization, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial park, chapel, and urn garden.
Published pricing at Mountain View Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,775. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 24 miles from Mountain View 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 Mountain View Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,775. 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 Mountain View Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mountain View Funeral Home is located at 4100 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest in Tacoma, WA. You can reach the home at (253) 584-0252. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mountain View Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mountain View Funeral Home provides full-service funerals, traditional burial, cremation, memorialization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mountain View Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mountain View Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mountain View Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Non-denominational, Wesleyan heritage), Native American Traditions families, among others.
What sets Mountain View Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1915, it was one of the first funeral home/cemetery combinations in the United States, offering integrated services on 160 acres.
- Features an on-site crematory, multiple chapels (including the Aspen Chapel), and reception rooms, providing a full range of facilities for various service types.
- Offers extensive grief support programs, including daily email affirmations, interactive aftercare videos, a grief support guide, and specialized resources for children.
- Provides specialized services for veterans, including five dedicated sections in the memorial park, and support for Native American traditions and customs.
- Maintains a therapy canine, Hobbs, to provide comfort to staff and families.
- Hosts an annual wreath sale benefiting Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, demonstrating community involvement.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · NorthStar Memorial Group
- · Rotary International
- · Washington State Funeral Directors Association
- · The Tacoma Urban League
- · Tacoma Historical Society
- · Tacoma Fire Buff Battalion
- · St. John Church, Transformation Ministries International
- · Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Native American Traditions
- · Fallen First Responders
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Non-denominational, Wesleyan heritage), Native American Traditions.
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.