Veteran services at Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Harrisburg, SD can turn to Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,795 for basic burial and $1,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 14 miles from Harrisburg 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 116 funeral homes in South Dakota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service publish funeral prices?
Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so ask the home directly and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 110 East Willow Street in Harrisburg, SD. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service provides visitation, funeral services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, United Methodist, Reformed, Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service apart
- Personalized celebration of life events, often incorporating unique hobbies and passions of the deceased, such as hot air ballooning, custom car building, and outdoor activities.
- Extensive online local resources, including a detailed directory of churches, florists, and cemeteries in Harrisburg and surrounding communities.
- Facilitation of both on-site chapel services and coordination of funeral services at various local churches.
- Detailed obituaries that provide rich narratives of individuals' lives, community involvement, and personal interests, offering a comprehensive tribute.
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, United Methodist, Reformed, Baptist, Catholic, Free Lutheran, Community Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service'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.