Webb Funeral Home

Veteran services at Webb Funeral Home

Veteran families in Preston, ID can turn to Webb Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Webb Funeral Home assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance, and collects military record information for deceased veterans." On-site amenities include chapel (capacity for up to 300 people) and ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,255 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and permanent memorialization. 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 (capacity for up to 300 people). 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 Webb Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,495. That places direct cremation roughly 13% below 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 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Blackfoot in ID, approximately 80 miles from Webb Funeral Home. Webb 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. Webb Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

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

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,495. 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 Webb Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Webb Funeral Home is located at 1005 South 800 East in Preston, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 852-0533. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Webb Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Webb Funeral Home provides cremation services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, graveside service, permanent memorialization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Webb Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Webb Funeral Home assists families with death-related claims, including VA insurance, and collects military record information for deceased veterans.

Which faith traditions does Webb Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic, Nondenominational (likely accommodated), Presbyterian (likely accommodated) families, among others.

What sets Webb Funeral Home apart

Operated by fourth-generation funeral directors, ensuring continuity and deep roots in the community.
Features a modern 11,000 sq. ft. facility, constructed in 2010, including a chapel for up to 300 guests, multiple viewing rooms, a private family room, and a children's play area.
Offers comprehensive pre-arrangement planning services to help individuals document their final wishes.
Provides extensive grief support resources, including weekly email messages and guidance for children experiencing loss.
Staff are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, for immediate assistance.
Offers monument selection assistance as part of their services.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Permanent Memorialization

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
· Keeping an Urn at Home
· Placing the Urn in a Columbarium
· Burying the Urn
· Scattering the Ashes

On-site facilities

· New Mortuary

· Beautiful Lobby

· Multiple Viewing Rooms

· Chapel (capacity for up to 300 people)

· Private Family Room

· Children's Play/Toy Area

· Spacious Casket/Monument Selection Room

· Ample Parking

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Assn
· Idaho Funeral Services Assn.
· Utah Funeral Directors Assn.

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic, Nondenominational (likely accommodated), Presbyterian (likely accommodated). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.