Terry Family Funeral Home

Veteran services at Terry Family Funeral Home

Terry Family Funeral Home in Portland, OR supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Terry Family Funeral Home specializes in veteran services, assisting families with obtaining Military Service Records (DD-214) for eligibility verification for burial at Willamette National Cemetery. They also help arrange military honors and provide Presidential Honors Certificates and U.S. flags to families." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,695 for basic burial and $900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.7 stars over 31 write-ups.

Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation options, and burial. 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 Terry Family Funeral Home: direct cremation from $900. That places direct cremation roughly 35% below the Oregon median ($1,380). 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 Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery in WA, approximately 7 miles from Terry Family Funeral Home. Terry Family Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Terry Family Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating from 31 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.

Oregon has approximately 210 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Terry Family Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

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

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $900. 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 Terry Family Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Terry Family Funeral Home is located at 2337 North Williams Avenue in Portland, OR. You can reach the home at (503) 249-1788. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Terry Family Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Terry Family Funeral Home provides preplanning, traditional funerals, non-traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Terry Family Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Terry Family Funeral Home specializes in veteran services, assisting families with obtaining Military Service Records (DD-214) for eligibility verification for burial at Willamette National Cemetery. They also help arrange military honors and provide Presidential Honors Certificates and U.S. flags to families.

Which faith traditions does Terry Family Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME), Non-denominational Christian, Catholic families, among others.

How do families rate Terry Family Funeral Home?

Terry Family Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 31 Google reviews from local families and veterans.

What sets Terry Family Funeral Home apart

Owned and operated by Dwight and Amy Terry, a family with deep roots in the community and extensive experience in funeral service.
Dwight Terry's distinction as a retired U.S. Air Force First Sergeant and the first African American Prime Minister of the Royal Rosarians.
Specialized assistance for veterans, including help with DD-214 forms, Willamette National Cemetery burials, military honors, and Presidential Honors Certificates.
Acceptance of all pre-need transfers from other funeral homes without additional cost to the family.
Comprehensive grief support resources, including external links to specialized organizations and a year-long daily email grief support program.
Guidance on funeral etiquette to help attendees feel more comfortable and prepared for services.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Ceremonies
· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Options

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Chapel

· Viewing Rooms

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Batesville
· Wilbert
· York
· The Funeral and Memorial Information Council

Specializations

· Veterans Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME), Non-denominational Christian, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

What families have said

Marcus coordinated with Veterans Administration to secure National Cemetery burial and military honors for a nephew; he filed the Presidential Honors paperwork and delivered the flag before the service. The family reports Terry treats military families as their own.

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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.