Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood

Veteran services at Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood

Veteran families in Plentywood, MT can turn to Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood offers specific military services as part of their comprehensive funeral arrangements." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,765 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood: direct cremation from $3,010. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Miles City in MT, approximately 177 miles from Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood also accommodates Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.

Montana has approximately 100 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,010. 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 Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood is located at 114 West 3Rd Avenue in Plentywood, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 765-1010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood offer veteran families?

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood provides traditional funerals, immediate arrangements, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood offers specific military services as part of their comprehensive funeral arrangements.

Which faith traditions does Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All cultures and religions (general accommodation), Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.

What sets Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood apart

Original Fulkerson Funeral Home, established in 1938, with a multi-generational family history.
Current owner Shawn Brooke has expanded services to include Waller Funeral Home of Scobey, MT, and Stakston-Martin Funeral Home in Crosby, ND.
Dave and Jane Fulkerson are Certified Funeral Celebrants, offering specialized services for non-clergy-led ceremonies.
Offers value-guaranteed pre-arranged funeral plans, allowing clients to pay at today's value.
Provides comprehensive grief support resources through an online Griefwords Online Library.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

★Military Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Ceremonies

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Handicapped Accessible

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Montana Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Traditional Funeral Services
· Cremation Services
· Pre-Need Program Available
· Veteran Services
· Green Cremation
· Low Cost Cremation
· Alkaline Hydrolysis
· Certified Celebrant

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All cultures and religions (general accommodation), Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.