Veteran services at Askew Funeral Home
Askew Funeral Home in Cavalier, ND supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. 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. On Google it averages 4.0 stars across 8 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service, veterans service, cemetery markers and monuments, traditional funeral service with cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Askew Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,405. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 132 miles from Askew Funeral Home. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Askew Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
- · Traditional Funeral Service with Cremation
- · Urn Storage at Home
- · Urn Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Burial
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Baptist.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Askew Funeral Home, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“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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“Wrong owner listed. Acreage listed is incorrect.”
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.