Veteran services at Heartland Funeral Home
For veterans in Brandon, SD, Heartland Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,745 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional funeral followed by cremation, direct cremation, direct cremation with memorial service, and immediate burial with no service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 3 miles from Heartland Funeral Home. 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 Heartland Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Heartland Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (605) 582-5822 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Heartland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heartland Funeral Home is located at 1801 Frontier St. in Brandon, SD. You can reach the home at (605) 582-5822. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heartland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Heartland Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, traditional funeral followed by cremation, direct cremation, direct cremation with memorial service, immediate burial with no service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heartland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Heartland Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Heartland Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Heartland Funeral Home apart
- Grief therapy dog (Kimber) available for comfort
- Special 'Heroes Packages' offering discounts and complimentary items for military and first responders
- Online funeral planning and payment options
- Emphasis on affordable care and personalized service
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial With No Service
Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Followed By Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Heroes Packages
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Methodist, Baptist, Evangelical Presbyterian Church. 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.