About Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery
Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Kyle, South Dakota. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Hot Springs National Cemetery — Hot Springs, SD (64 mi · closed)
- Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery — White River, SD (74 mi · open)
- Black Hills National Cemetery — Sturgis, SD (91 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Chamberlain Chapel is a premier funeral home located at 1700 Hwy. 20 in Chadron, NE. The property features well-appointed spaces including traditional funeral services, cremation services, and personalization services (photos, videos, artwork, music, readings). Professional offerings include immediate need, traditional services, and cremation services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,940. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $3,940. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Lutheran (LCMS, ELCA), Methodist, and Baptist.