Veteran services at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton Freewater, OR supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $4,370 for basic burial and $1,725 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and full service cremation options. 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 118 miles from Munselle-Rhodes 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 210 funeral homes in Oregon. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (541) 938-3433 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home is located at 902 South Main Street in Milton Freewater, OR. You can reach the home at (541) 938-3433. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military services, basic cremation options, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home apart
- Extensive online Grief Library with articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt for comprehensive grief support.
- Comprehensive pre-planning options, including an online planner, to personalize arrangements and ease future burdens.
- Specific offering of Military Services.
- Collaboration with other funeral homes to ensure seamless service.
- Dedicated team of licensed funeral directors and embalmers, Shane Abell and Al Derr.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation Options
- · Full Service Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Green Cremation
- · Low Cost Cremation
- · Direct Burial
- · Green Burial
- · Full Service Funeral
- · Funeral Planning
- · Graveside Service
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.