Veteran services at Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside
For veterans in Sunnyside, WA, Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,750 for basic burial and $1,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake in WA, about 119 miles from Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside. 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
Does Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside publish funeral prices?
Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (509) 837-4962 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside is located at 528 S 8th Street in Sunnyside, WA. You can reach the home at (509) 837-4962. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside offer veteran families?
Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Smith Funeral Home - Sunnyside apart
- Over 70 years of continuous operation in Central Washington, serving families since 1951.
- Two distinct physical locations in Sunnyside and Grandview, offering localized services.
- In-house grief counseling provided by Dana Smith of Smith Counseling Services, a Children's Mental Health Specialist.
- Comprehensive veteran services, including Military Funeral Honors, Veterans Headstones, and Burial Flags.
- Emphasis on providing professional and affordable services, with pricing generally below the county median.
- Dedicated pre-planning services to help individuals arrange their final wishes in advance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Purple Cross
Specialties
- · Pre-Planning
- · Grief Counseling
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.