Veteran services at Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory
Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory in Auburn, WA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Yahn & Son Funeral Home and Crematory assists families with veteran funeral benefits." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $1,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.5 stars over 43 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include burial, cremation, graveside service, and memorial gifts. 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 Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,400. That places direct cremation roughly 6% below the Washington median ($1,492). 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 Tahoma National Cemetery in WA, approximately 9 miles from Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.5-star rating from 43 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Washington has approximately 269 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,400. 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 Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 55 West Valley Hwy. S in Auburn, WA. You can reach the home at (253) 833-8877. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory provides visitation, funeral service, reception, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Yahn & Son Funeral Home and Crematory assists families with veteran funeral benefits.
Which faith traditions does Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths and cultures (non-denominational chapel available), Christian denominations (including Catholic and Methodist, based on nearby churches and obituary mentions) families, among others.
How do families rate Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory?
Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory holds a 4.5-star rating across 43 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Over 80 years of combined staff experience in the funeral service industry.
- Facility with traditional architecture and tasteful interior decor, accommodating all types of funerals and memorials, large or small, public or private.
- Offers a full range of memorial gifts.
- Features a non-denominational chapel, suitable for multicultural funerals.
- Provides onsite event space and ample parking.
- Offers aftercare and grief counseling, including daily comfort and hope emails for 365 days after the funeral.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned to Family
On-site facilities
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths and cultures (non-denominational chapel available), Christian denominations (including Catholic and Methodist, based on nearby churches and obituary mentions).
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Yahn & Son Funeral Home & Crematory. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“The employees handled my dad with care and dignity. They were kind, courteous, and respectful. They had a special American flag wrap for him at the time of removal because he was a veteran. They explained everything well to my mom and I and weren't at all pushy. Exemplary job. I will definitely trust them with my family members' final care in the future and have already recommended their services. Robin was our funeral director, and she and Kate went above and beyond for us at a very difficult time.”
“I am a licensed funeral director in the state of WA. When my grandmother passed away in another state THIS is the funeral home i choose to assist. We had my grandmother sent to us from California to be buried with my grandfather at the National Cemetery. Take it from someone that knows... they are the best, they have the CLEANEST sheltering areas (something the public doesnt see) and they will treat you and your family with kindness and respect.”
“Updated: The transportation crew was a third party contractor and has since apologized and made adjustments to the way that they honour the wishes of the people we are caring for. There is a way to honor decedents and a way to follow health conscious and safe protocol. I appreciate James for thinking about the ways that changes could be made and reaching back out to have a conversation about it. Because of that I am adjusting and updating this review. Original Review: Two transportation folks came to our door without calling with an ETA, walked in, didn’t say hello or introduce themselves. Not even a sorry for your loss. When I asked them if they had shoe covers, the woman acted like asked her to do something so out of line. I offered her and her husband disposable shoe covers and they scoffed. I let them know our decedent was shrouded, in a legal manner for WA law and we didn’t need the plastic bag or the quilt. He said, I’ll come in a see the situation. When I agreed and said once more, the decedent was legally covered, he said enough with you people and said we’re sending another team. The woman then scoffed again and accused us of telling her husband how to do his job. I said no mam, I’m just telling you what’s legal. This person can leave here in his shroud, once he’s in your care, you do as your company mandates. 0/10 I would never trust these two to care for a family experiencing a loss. So disappointing.”
“Incredibly disrespectful upon collection of our beloved. They tried to walk into our community home with not even a hello, not a condolence, not a regard for home (requested about shoes removal) and a refusal to have a conversation about process before abruptly leaving saying a different “crew” would be sent. I will not ever recommend their services- an absolute lack of compassion after loss. No family, friend or community member should have to encounter this service. Disgraceful.”
“When we initially called to start arrangement I spoke with Rhonda. She was so kind, patient, and caring. When we came in to make arrangements she was very patient as we worked through our grief. She took the times to say the right things to ease us through planning something so devastating to our hearts and souls. The day we came in for viewing Rob was kind and considerate. He was very patient with is all as we said good bye to our son.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.