Veteran services at Asper Funeral Homes
Asper Funeral Homes, located in Shelby, MT, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include whitted funeral chapel and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,515 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include whitted funeral chapel and on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Asper Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 22% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison in MT, about 108 miles from Asper Funeral Homes. 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 100 funeral homes in Montana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Asper Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Asper Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Asper Funeral Homes is located at 225 6th Ave. S in Shelby, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 434-2172. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Asper Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Asper Funeral Homes provides traditional services, cremation services, veterans services, personalization, monuments, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Asper Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Asper Funeral Homes 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 Asper Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Assemblies of God families, among others.
What sets Asper Funeral Homes apart
- Family-owned and operated by Jim and Autumn Asper, with son Austin also involved in daily operations.
- Multiple facilities across north central Montana, including Shelby, Cut Bank, Chester, and Conrad, providing broad regional coverage.
- Direct provision of monuments and headstones.
- Offers a year of weekly grief messages for ongoing support.
- Availability of life celebrants for services when clergy may not be chosen.
- Assistance with Social Security benefits and Veterans Affairs benefits claims.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Montana Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Traditional Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Veteran services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Assemblies of God, 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.