Veteran services at Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Bismarck, ND can turn to Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $5,030 for basic burial and $2,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial service, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $2,495. 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 North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in ND, about 7 miles from Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service. 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 Eastgate Funeral & 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 Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 2302 East Divide Avenue in Bismarck, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 223-7324. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service provides personalized service, cremation, funeral service, memorial service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- Two distinct facilities, Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services and Parkway Funeral & Cremation Service, with Parkway housing the dedicated Center for Loss and Healing.
- Extensive and specialized grief support programs including Healing Hearts (child loss), LOTUS (general grief for adults), S.O.S. (suicide bereavement), and Sea Glass (children and teen grief support).
- The 'Everything After and Brighter Mornings' program, offering guidance for post-loss administrative tasks and access to therapist-created courses, workbooks, and a network of specialized therapists.
- A long-standing family history in funeral service, founded in 1981 by Chuck Eastgate, with his son Bob Eastgate continuing the legacy.
- Demonstrated ability to accommodate specific religious traditions, including Catholic, Methodist, and Lutheran services, as evidenced by testimonials and obituary listings.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
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Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Catholic Faith Services
- · Children and Teen Grief Support
- · Suicide Bereavement Support
- · Veteran Memorial Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran. 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.