Veteran services at Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Menno, SD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 63 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 52 miles from Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel has a 5.0-star rating from 63 Google reviews.
We list about 116 funeral homes in South Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel publish funeral prices?
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (605) 387-5144 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel is located at 113 South Park Street in Menno, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 387-5144. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel offer veteran families?
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel provides immediate need, traditional funeral service, cremation service, personalization, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Church of Christ (Congregational) families, among others.
How do families rate Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel?
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel holds a 5.0-star rating across 63 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel apart
- On-site crematory at the Yankton facility, ensuring loved ones remain within the funeral home's care.
- Specialized support for children experiencing grief, offering age-appropriate guidance.
- Provision of life celebrants for services when families do not choose clergy.
- Assistance with arrangements for death occurring away from home, both domestically and internationally.
- Flexible funding options for pre-planned funeral arrangements, including preneed insurance policies.
- Staff involvement in numerous community organizations, such as the Yankton Morning Optimists and Yankton Elks Lodge #994, and professional organizations like the International Order of the Golden Rule.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
Specialties
- · Death Away From Home
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Church of Christ (Congregational). Languages spoken at the home: American Sign Language (ASL).
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Thank you so much for having video of Myrna’s service. Wish I could have been there, but was so glad to be able to watch and be there in spirit.”
“I "attended" online from Florida. I appreciated the quality of the video (although there were several minor incidents of a blurred image) and audio. I called after the service and recommended that the funeral service program be made available to those "attending" online.”
“Thank you so very much for the online video. Fran and Lanning were dear friends. I live in Florida and was not able to attend and it meant so much to be there through the video. Thank You again.”
“Opshal-Kostel funeral home was so helpful and kind to us when we lost our sister Lorie. She had several mental problems and was in and out of state care facilities for much of her life. We didn't really have the funds ready to pay for a funeral for her and she had no income at all. They were kind enough to offer a feasible amount for her cremation that would be what my family could afford. After all the arrangements were made and everything taken care of they still reached out to see how we were all doing. Thank you for all your help and generosity.”
“Opsahl-Kostel was very accommodating in helping the family with a traditional funeral. The staff was very patient while having to make difficult decisions easier. Very pleased with how everything was handled. The care and compassion before, during and after the funeral was exceptional. Thank you all for a job well done.”
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.