Veteran services at Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel serves veteran families in Menno, SD with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home offers specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with death-related claims such as Social Security and VA insurance." 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. Its Google profile shows a 5.0-star average over 63 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation service, veteran services, memorial service, and graveside service. 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 52 miles from Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel holds a 5.0-star rating from 63 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
South Dakota has approximately 116 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel is among them.
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 — 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?
The funeral home offers specialized Veteran Services, including assistance with death-related claims such as Social Security and VA insurance.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · International Order of the Golden Rule
Specializations
- · Death Away From Home
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: United Church of Christ (Congregational). Languages spoken at the home: American Sign Language (ASL).
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“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.”
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.