Wilks Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Wilks Funeral Homes

For veterans in Chubbuck, ID, Wilks Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Wilks Funeral Homes assists families in obtaining VA burial benefits and memorial items, including eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The firm provides assistance with filing claims for non-service-connected burial allowances and requests for headstones or grave markers." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,850 for basic burial and $1,199 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans services. 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 and columbarium. 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.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at Blackfoot in ID, approximately 15 miles from Wilks Funeral Homes. Wilks Funeral Homes 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. Wilks Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Wilks Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?

Wilks Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (208) 238-8000, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Wilks Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Wilks Funeral Homes is located at 211 West Chubbuck Road in Chubbuck, ID. You can reach the home at (208) 238-8000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Wilks Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Wilks Funeral Homes provides burial, funeral service, cremation, traditional funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Wilks Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Wilks Funeral Homes assists families in obtaining VA burial benefits and memorial items, including eligibility for burial in a VA national cemetery. They also help arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard, and the presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. The firm provides assistance with filing claims for non-service-connected burial allowances and requests for headstones or grave markers.

Which faith traditions does Wilks Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian (Presbyterian), Christian denominations families, among others.

What sets Wilks Funeral Homes apart

Multi-location presence serving Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with VA benefits, military funeral honors, and flag presentation.
Extensive personalization options for services, such as tribute videos, custom music, artwork displays, and live streaming.
Experienced and locally connected staff, with many members having deep roots in Idaho communities.
Pre-planning services available through a dedicated Funeral Planning Advisor.
24/7 availability for immediate assistance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Columbarium

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Idaho Funeral Service Association

Specializations

· Veterans Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Presbyterian), Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.