Veteran services at Askew Funeral Home
Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Askew & Brooks Funeral and Cremation Services provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families. This includes assisting with the acquisition of DD Form 214, arranging Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremonies which typically involve flag folding and the playing of Taps, and helping families apply for headstones for unmarked graves. The funeral home also aids in obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates for eligible veterans." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,405 for basic burial and $3,405 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. A modest 8 Google reviews give the firm a 4.0-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation service, veterans service, cemetery markers and monuments, traditional funeral service with cremation, 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 on-site 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 Askew Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,405. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above the North Dakota median ($3,195). 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, approximately 132 miles from Askew Funeral Home. Askew Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Dakota has approximately 122 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Askew Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Askew Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,405. 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 Askew Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Askew Funeral Home is located at 209 Elizabeth Street in Cavalier, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 265-4321. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Askew Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Askew Funeral Home provides traditional funeral service, cremation service, personalization service, veterans service, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Askew Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Askew & Brooks Funeral and Cremation Services provides comprehensive support for veterans and their families. This includes assisting with the acquisition of DD Form 214, arranging Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremonies which typically involve flag folding and the playing of Taps, and helping families apply for headstones for unmarked graves. The funeral home also aids in obtaining Presidential Memorial Certificates for eligible veterans.
Which faith traditions does Askew Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Askew Funeral Home?
Askew Funeral Home holds a 4.0-star rating across 8 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Askew Funeral Home apart
- Operates multiple locations across Walhalla, Cavalier, and Langdon, North Dakota, providing broad regional access.
- Offers a complete line of cemetery markers and monuments, in addition to funeral and cremation services.
- Provides personalized tribute options including tribute videos, keepsakes, artwork, and live streaming for services.
- Utilizes life celebrants for services when families do not choose traditional clergy.
- Offers dedicated veteran services, including assistance with obtaining benefits forms (DD Form 214), military funeral honors, headstones, and Presidential Memorial Certificates.
- Provides a one-year subscription to weekly grief messages for ongoing support.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
- · Traditional Funeral Service with Cremation
- · Urn Storage at Home
- · Urn Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Burial
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Baptist.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Askew Funeral Home. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Tom Askew met with us when Dad was first in hospice. He was so caring and compassionate, provided us with the info we needed and followed through on everything. The memorial service was so professional, organized, and went off without a hitch. Our family is so pleased.”
“Tom Askew treated my mother (and family) with utmost respect! He went above and beyond for an old friend whom passed at a young age during this ungodly pandemic. He was kind caring and patient! He went above and beyond and we will forever be grateful!! RIP Joan LaRae Hogan (Meidinger) I'll love you forever momma!”
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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.