Veteran services at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium in Cottage Grove, OR supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,100 for basic burial and $2,065 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, online cremation arrangements, memorials, burial services, and natural burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel, cascade cremation garden, memorial cremation benches, and memorial pavers.
Published pricing at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium: direct cremation from $2,065. That places direct cremation roughly 50% 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 Roseburg National Cemetery Annex in OR, about 42 miles from Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. 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 Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,065. 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 Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is located at 123 South 7Th Street in Cottage Grove, OR. You can reach the home at (541) 942-0185. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium offer veteran families?
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium provides cremation, online cremation arrangements, preplanning, grief support, traditional funerals, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Assembly of God, Church of God, Christian (non-denominational) families, among others.
What sets Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium apart
- Over 100 years of continuous family ownership and operation.
- First authorized provider of Alkaline Hydrolysis (flameless cremation) in Lane County, OR.
- First funeral provider in Oregon to offer online cremation arrangements.
- On-site crematory with a Unity Cremation Vacuum System for complete return of remains.
- Ownership and operation of Fir Grove Cemetery in Cottage Grove, including the Cascade Cremation Garden.
- Provides cemetery grave digging services for over 20 small pioneer cemeteries in Lane and Douglas counties.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Natural Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Online Cremation Arrangements
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Trust Service
- · Oregon Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · South Lane County Fire & Rescue
- · Cottage Grove Community Hospital Foundation
- · Cottage Grove Hospital Board
- · Cottage Grove Lions Club
- · Masonic Lodge
Specialties
- · Online Cremation Arrangements
- · Alkaline Hydrolysis
- · Sustainable Funeral Practices
- · Natural Burial
- · In-Home Funeral Experience
- · Cemetery Grave Digging
- · Columbaria Installation and Management
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Assembly of God, Church of God, Christian (non-denominational).
Branches of service mentioned
Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.