Veteran services at Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service
Veteran families in Harrisburg, SD can turn to Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with veteran services, evidenced by the obituary of Vernon Lloyd Feekes, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and the listing of a Veterans Service Office in Lincoln County within their local resources." 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.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 14 miles from Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service. Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service 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. Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service is among them.
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 — 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?
The funeral home assists with veteran services, evidenced by the obituary of Vernon Lloyd Feekes, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and the listing of a Veterans Service Office in Lincoln County within their local resources.
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 & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, United Methodist, Reformed, Baptist, Catholic, Free Lutheran, Community Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation Service has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.