Veteran services at Clausen Funeral Home Inc
Clausen Funeral Home Inc serves veteran families in Burke, SD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 78 miles from Clausen Funeral Home Inc. 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 116 funeral homes in South Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clausen Funeral Home Inc publish funeral prices?
Clausen Funeral Home Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (605) 775-2625 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Clausen Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Clausen Funeral Home Inc is located at 226 East 8Th Street in Burke, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 775-2625. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Clausen Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Clausen Funeral Home Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Clausen Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Non-denominational (via life celebrants) families, among others.
What sets Clausen Funeral Home Inc apart
- Explicitly offers comprehensive Veteran Services, assisting with VA burial benefits, memorial items, and military funeral honors.
- Provides personalized funeral and cremation services, including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming options.
- Offers the services of life celebrants for ceremonies where clergy may not be chosen, allowing for highly customized tributes.
- Long-standing history in Burke, South Dakota, serving the community since 1927.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Non-denominational (via life celebrants). 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.