Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service

Veteran services at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service

Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service in Mandan, ND supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home's staff includes individuals with strong military family backgrounds, such as Office Manager Shawna Helbling, who expresses pride in working with military families. Their 'Away From Home Assurance' program, with its relocation benefit, can be particularly beneficial for military personnel and their families. The proximity to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery also indicates their capability and experience in facilitating veteran burials." On-site amenities include reception venue, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,695 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation service and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,495. That places direct cremation roughly 22% below 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 North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in ND, approximately 7 miles from Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service. Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service 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. Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,495. 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 Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service is located at 1701 Sunset Dr. in Mandan, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 663-9630. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service offer veteran families?

Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service provides personalized service, cremation service, immediate need, preplanning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home's staff includes individuals with strong military family backgrounds, such as Office Manager Shawna Helbling, who expresses pride in working with military families. Their 'Away From Home Assurance' program, with its relocation benefit, can be particularly beneficial for military personnel and their families. The proximity to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery also indicates their capability and experience in facilitating veteran burials.

Which faith traditions does Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Buehler-Larson Funeral Home And Cremation Service apart

Personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual lives.
Comprehensive grief support programs including 'Everything After' for administrative guidance and 'Brighter Mornings' with therapist-created courses and support groups.
Dedicated Grief Care Coordinator, Libby Gravning, who provides individual support and hosts community events.
'Away From Home Assurance' through Sepio Guard, covering out-of-area death transportation and arrangements.
A long-standing history of service in Mandan since 1903.
On-site reception venue for post-service gatherings.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Service

On-site facilities

· Reception Venue

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Sepio Guard

Specializations

· Grief Care
· Personalization

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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 Settlement

How 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.