George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory

Veteran services at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory

George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory serves veteran families in Sioux Falls, SD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $3,015 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, traditional burial, direct cremation, memorial services, graveside service, and green burial options. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 6 miles from George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory. 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 sets George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory apart

• On-site crematory operated by licensed funeral directors with specialized training, allowing for witnessing of the cremation process in a dedicated viewing room.
• Specialized guidance and resources for children attending funerals, including literature and coloring books.
• Expert assistance with out-of-town transfers, coordinating arrangements to minimize costs and duplication of services.
• Guidance and support for families navigating the FEMA Funeral Assistance Program.
• Modern, expanded facility in Sioux Falls capable of hosting large services for up to 450 people, with flexible visitation spaces and a banquet room.
• Offers green burial options and works with local cemeteries that permit this practice.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian. 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.