Rasmussen Funeral Home

Veteran services at Rasmussen Funeral Home

Rasmussen Funeral Home serves veteran families in Burley, ID with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home facilitates military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group and can arrange burials at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, graveside service, direct burial, cremation, memorial service, and direct cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Rasmussen Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,295. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Idaho median ($1,717). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in ID, approximately 49 miles from Rasmussen Funeral Home. Rasmussen Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Idaho has approximately 111 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Rasmussen Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Rasmussen Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,295. 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 Rasmussen Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Rasmussen Funeral Home is located at 1350 East 16th St. in Burley, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 678-2100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Rasmussen Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Rasmussen Funeral Home provides burial, traditional funeral service, graveside service, direct burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Rasmussen Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home facilitates military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group and can arrange burials at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Which faith traditions does Rasmussen Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic, Protestant, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Rasmussen Funeral Home apart

Family-owned and operated since 2000, with a partnership established in 2018.
Offers specialized staff roles including a Pre-need and Aftercare Specialist and a Mortuary Resident Trainee.
Provides downloadable forms online, including specific program forms for LDS and Protestant services.
Facilitates military rites and veteran burials.
Offers services in both English and Spanish.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service
· Direct Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation
· Cremated Remains Disposition

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Chapel

· Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic, Protestant, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.