Veteran services at Bakke Funeral Home
Bakke Funeral Home serves veteran families in Larimore, ND with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic cremation, full service cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and columbarium.
Published pricing at Bakke Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Fargo National Cemetery in ND, about 74 miles from Bakke 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 Bakke Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Bakke Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Bakke Funeral Home is located at 701 Towner Avenue in Larimore, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 343-2234. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Bakke Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Bakke Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, basic cremation, full service cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Bakke Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Bakke Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Bakke Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Bakke Funeral Home apart
- Dual locations in Larimore and Fordville, including the historically significant Casement Funeral Home established in 1914.
- Rededication of the funeral homes in memory of their son, Andrew Bakke, reflecting a personal understanding of loss.
- Comprehensive Veterans Services, offering assistance with VA burial benefits, memorial items, military honors, and form completion.
- Provision of a year of weekly grief support messages.
- Extensive personalization options, including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for services.
- Resources and guidance specifically for helping children navigate grief.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Ceremonies
Cremation
- · Basic Cremation
- · Full Service Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Baptist. 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.