Feigum Funeral Home

Veteran services at Feigum Funeral Home

Feigum Funeral Home serves veteran families in Pierre, SD with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Feigum Funeral Home is committed to honoring veterans who have served the country. They assist families with specific veteran services and benefits. South Dakota offers a payment of $100 towards funeral expenses for veterans or their dependents who demonstrate financial need." Published pricing lists $5,395 for basic burial and $4,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Feigum Funeral Home: direct cremation from $4,200. That places direct cremation roughly 40% above the South Dakota median ($2,992). 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 Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 60 miles from Feigum Funeral Home. Feigum Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

South Dakota has approximately 116 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Feigum Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Feigum Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,200. 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 Feigum Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Feigum Funeral Home is located at 808 West Pleasant Drive in Pierre, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 224-4902. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Feigum Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Feigum Funeral Home provides personalized services, service options, veteran services, preplanning, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Feigum Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Feigum Funeral Home is committed to honoring veterans who have served the country. They assist families with specific veteran services and benefits. South Dakota offers a payment of $100 towards funeral expenses for veterans or their dependents who demonstrate financial need.

What sets Feigum Funeral Home apart

Prepayment options that protect against inflation and are transferable to any funeral home in the United States.
Explicit specialization and dedication to honoring veterans.
Offering green burial services for environmentally conscious individuals.
Detailed guidance and support for personalization, including accommodating diverse preferences, religions, and budgets.
Comprehensive FAQ section addressing common concerns about cremation, viewing, embalming, and post-service support.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veteran Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation
· Scattering of Ashes

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans

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.

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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.