Veteran services at Eidsness Funeral Home
Veteran families in Brookings, SD can turn to Eidsness Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include volga chapel, elkton chapel, and white chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,945 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veteran services, graveside service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include volga chapel, elkton chapel, white chapel, and on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Eidsness Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,700. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above the South Dakota median ($2,992). 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 South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 47 miles from Eidsness 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 116 funeral homes in South Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Eidsness Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,700. 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 Eidsness Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Eidsness Funeral Home is located at 1617 Orchard Dr. in Brookings, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 692-6384. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Eidsness Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Eidsness Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Eidsness Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eidsness Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Eidsness Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Wesleyan families, among others.
What sets Eidsness Funeral Home apart
- Specialization in postmortem reconstructive surgery for advanced embalming techniques.
- On-site burial vault installation and monument sales, with a dedicated specialist.
- Facility includes a chapel seating 120, with an overflow area for an additional 100 guests and a luncheon space with meal preparation facilities.
- Employee ownership eligibility offered to funeral directors, fostering long-term commitment.
- Extensive grief support resources, including an online library with articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Staff members are deeply involved in local community organizations and churches.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Thomas More Catholic Parish
- · Brookings Lions Club
- · Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Brookings Rotary Club
- · Special Olympics of South Dakota
- · Bethel Baptist Church
- · American Legion
- · Holy Life Tabernacle
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran (ELCA), Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Wesleyan. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
Branches of service mentioned
Eidsness Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.