Veteran services at River View Cemetery Funeral Home
Veteran families in Portland, OR can turn to River View Cemetery Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and ample on-site parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,995 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: aqua cremation, honoring veterans, flame-based cremation, natural burial, conventional burial, and conventional cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at River View Cemetery Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 23% above the Oregon median ($1,380). 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 Willamette National Cemetery in OR, about 6 miles from River View Cemetery 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
What does a funeral at River View Cemetery 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 River View Cemetery Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
River View Cemetery Funeral Home is located at 8421 South Macadam Avenue in Portland, OR. You can reach the home at (503) 246-6488. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does River View Cemetery Funeral Home offer veteran families?
River View Cemetery Funeral Home provides natural funerals, aqua cremation, personalized services, service options, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does River View Cemetery Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, River View Cemetery Funeral Home mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does River View Cemetery Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths families, among others.
What sets River View Cemetery Funeral Home apart
- Portland’s Original Provider of Natural Burials
- Oldest Endowment Care & Non-Profit Cemetery Association in Portland (established 1882)
- Aquamation Experts, also offering Terramation (Natural Organic Reduction)
- On-site funeral home and cemetery with mausoleum, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of a non-profit cemetery association
- Clients purchasing grave/crypt/niche become association members with voting rights for the Board of Trustees
- Located in a restored historic landmark, the former cemetery superintendent's residence
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Natural Burial
- · Conventional Burial
Cremation
- · Aqua Cremation
- · Flame-Based Cremation
- · Conventional Cremation
- · Crematory Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Oregon Funeral Directors Association (OFDA)
Specialties
- · Aquamation Experts
- · Portland’s Original Provider of Natural Burials
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Terramation (Natural Organic Reduction)
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: All faiths. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.