Veteran services at Potter Funeral Chapel
For veterans in Emmett, ID, Potter Funeral Chapel coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,695 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, graveside service, cremation, earth burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Potter Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 25% below the Idaho median ($1,717). 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 15 miles from Potter Funeral 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 111 funeral homes in Idaho. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Potter Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Potter Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Potter Funeral Chapel is located at 228 East Main Street in Emmett, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 365-4491. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Potter Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Potter Funeral Chapel provides funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, cremation, earth burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Potter Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Potter Funeral Chapel mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Potter Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Calvary Chapel, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Potter Funeral Chapel apart
- Direct online flower ordering through local florists, bypassing wire service fees.
- Automatic email subscription service for new obituary postings.
- Options for sending condolences, including food gifts and sympathy cards.
- Comprehensive online pre-arrangement form for detailed funeral planning.
- Dedicated resources and guidance for veterans' burial benefits, including flags and headstones.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Earth Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Presbyterian, Calvary Chapel, Lutheran, Baptist, Church of God of Prophecy, Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Episcopal, United Methodist, Foursquare, Seventh-Day Adventist.
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.