Veteran services at Anderson Funeral Home, Inc.
Veteran families in Rugby, ND can turn to Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,230 for basic burial and $2,585 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cemetery requirements, veterans benefits assistance, cemetery markers or monuments, cremation options, funeral/memorial trust plans, and traditional burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
Published pricing at Anderson Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,585. That places direct cremation roughly 19% below the North Dakota median ($3,195). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in ND, about 119 miles from Anderson Funeral Home, Inc.. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 122 funeral homes in North Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,585. 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 Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 119 3rd St. SW in Rugby, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 776-6381. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. provides at need arrangements, pre-arrangement planning, cemetery requirements, veterans benefits assistance, social security benefits assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Evangelical Free, United Methodist families, among others.
What sets Anderson Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership, with Hallie Kay Anderson continuing the legacy since 2025.
- Over 100 years of continuous service to the Rugby and Towner communities.
- Commitment to providing quality service in a price-sensitive manner.
- Facilities are well-planned, handicapped accessible, and thoughtfully decorated.
- Extensive grief support resources, including daily emails and external organization referrals, with specialized support for children.
- Comprehensive assistance with veterans' benefits and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Price Sensitive Options
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Evangelical Free, United Methodist, Assembly of God, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.